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Scharnweber Family History

Scharnweber 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: Schoenleber, Schrieber, Scharber, Schroeder, Schreier, Scharrer

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Where is the Scharnweber family from?

You can see how Scharnweber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharnweber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharnweber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Scharnweber families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharnweber's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scharnweber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharnweber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scharnweber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharnweber. 100% of Scharnweber women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scharnweber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharnweber 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Scharnweber. 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 199 military records available for the last name Scharnweber. For the veterans among your Scharnweber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharnweber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scharnweber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Scharnweber in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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