Schernau Family History

Schernau Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Scherman, Scharlau, Schena, Schenk, Scheiner, Scherf, Schein, Chernin, Sherman, Cherian

953 record(s) for Schernau

513	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
52	Military Records
35	Immigration Records
115	Census and Voter Lists
238	Member Trees

Where is the Schernau family from?

You can see how Schernau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schernau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schernau families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schernau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schernau families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schernau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schernau family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 115 census records available for the last name Schernau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schernau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Schernau. 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.

Military Records

There are 52 military records available for the last name Schernau. For the veterans among your Schernau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schernau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Schernau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schernau in 1964 was 84, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schernau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.