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Scherneck Family History

Scherneck 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: Chernick, Schneck, Schoeneck, Schornack, Schreck, Schroeck, Schenck

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Where is the Scherneck family from?

You can see how Scherneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherneck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Scherneck families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scherneck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scherneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherneck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scherneck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Scherneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherneck 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Scherneck. 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 59 military records available for the last name Scherneck. For the veterans among your Scherneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherneck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Scherneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scherneck in 1966 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

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