Scharr History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Scharr surname comes from the Middle High German word "schouwen" meaning "to inspect;" as such, the name is thought to have originally been occupational, for some kind of inspector, perhaps an official of a market.

Early Origins of the Scharr family

The surname Scharr was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Scharr family

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Scharr Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schauer, Schauerr, Schaueer, Schauere, Schaueres, Schauers, Schaauer, Schaauers, Schauerrs, Schorr, Schaw, Schor, Schore and many more.

Early Notables of the Scharr family

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Scharr migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Scharr Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henrich Scharr, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 1

Scharr Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Chojim Scharr, aged 52, who landed in America from Miszkowce, Austria, in 1909
Emil Scharr, aged 28, who settled in America from Heimsbrunn, Eliaso, Germany, in 1909
Marie Scharr, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from Farnagroft, Russia, in 1909
Meier Scharr, aged 17, who settled in America from Kliwodyn, Austria, in 1914
Jetta Scharr, aged 22, who landed in America from Gurnalowitza, Austria, in 1914
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Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)