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Scherbyn Family History

Scherbyn 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: Scherber, Scherman, Scherb, Sherbon, Scherf, Schein, Chernin, Sherman

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Scherbyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherbyn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scherbyn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Scherbyn. For the veterans among your Scherbyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherbyn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Scherbyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scherbyn in 1973 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

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