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Schuerger Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German (Schürger): nickname for a harsh master (a ‘slave driver’) from an agent derivative of Middle High German schürgen ‘to push or drive’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Scherzer, Scherger, Schweiger, Scherber, Scherer, Schreier, Schaefer

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Where is the Schuerger family from?

You can see how Schuerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuerger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuerger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schuerger families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schuerger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schuerger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuerger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schuerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuerger. 24% of Schuerger men worked as a Painter and 45% of Schuerger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuerger were Tinner and Secretary. .

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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

  • Painter
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Tinner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Schuerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuerger 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Schuerger. 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 230 military records available for the last name Schuerger. For the veterans among your Schuerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuerger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Schuerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schuerger in 1959 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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