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Scheresky Family History

Scheresky 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: Chernesky, Scherer, Cherek, Schrenk, Schrey, Schelske, Selesky

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Where is the Scheresky family from?

You can see how Scheresky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheresky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scheresky family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheresky's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Scheresky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheresky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheresky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Scheresky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheresky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Scheresky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Scheresky. For the veterans among your Scheresky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheresky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Scheresky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Scheresky in 1974 was 46, and 75 in 2002.

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