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Scherbner Family History

Scherbner 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: Scheibner, Scherber, Scheiner, Scherzer, Scherer, Scheiber, Schermer

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Where is the Scherbner family from?

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

What did your Scherbner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Scherbner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherbner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Scherbner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scherbner. For the veterans among your Scherbner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherbner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Scherbner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scherbner in 1969 was 73, and 78 in 1991.

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