Origins of the Scharf surname
About the Scharfs
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Interesting facts about Scharf
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What are the most common Scharf first names?
John
William
Anna
Mary
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Common jobs for Scharfs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Scharfs in 1921
Bookkeepers And Cashiers
2
Stenographers And Typists
2
Barmaid
1
Collecting Sister
1
Cook Domestic
1
Commmon male occupations for Scharfs in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Carpenters
5
General Industry Clerks
4
Machinists
4
Farm Hands
3
