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Scheurs Family History

Scheurs 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: Schreurs, Schur, Scheuer, Scherf, Schnurr, Schepis, Scher, Scheer

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Where is the Scheurs family from?

You can see how Scheurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheurs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scheurs families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Scheurs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Scheurs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheurs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheurs. 100% of Scheurs men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Scheurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheurs 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Scheurs. 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 8 military records available for the last name Scheurs. For the veterans among your Scheurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheurs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Scheurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheurs in 1968 was 67, and 80 in 2001.

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