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Scharek Family History

Scharek 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: Scharer, Sharek, Schares, Schalk, Scharrer, Schaack, Scherer, Schade

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Where is the Scharek family from?

You can see how Scharek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scharek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scharek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scharek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scharek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scharek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Scharek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharek 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Scharek. 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 67 military records available for the last name Scharek. For the veterans among your Scharek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Scharek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scharek in 1965 was 66, and 72 in 1999.

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