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Schert Family History

Schert Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Scherf, Scher, Schertz, Scherb, Scherr, Scherz, Schenk, Ascher, Schur

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Where is the Schert family from?

You can see how Schert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Schert families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Schert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schert. 25% of Schert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schert were Machinist and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 217 immigration records available for the last name Schert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 438 military records available for the last name Schert. For the veterans among your Schert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schert in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

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