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Scharner Family History

Scharner 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: Scharrer, Scharber, Schaner, Scharmer, Scharer, Schartner, Scheiner

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Where is the Scharner family from?

You can see how Scharner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Scharner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scharner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scharner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Scharner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharner 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Scharner. 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 128 military records available for the last name Scharner. For the veterans among your Scharner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharner lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Scharner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scharner in 1992 was 88, and 93 in 1994.

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