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Schirch Family History

Schirch 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: Schach, Schieck, Church, Schick, Schwoch, Schiro, Schoch, Schirm

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Where is the Schirch family from?

You can see how Schirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schirch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schirch families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Schirch's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Schirch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schirch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schirch. 75% of Schirch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Schirch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Schirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirch 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Schirch. 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 67 military records available for the last name Schirch. For the veterans among your Schirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schirch in 1962 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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