How common is the Schairer surname?

There are approximately 400 people with the surname Schairer in the United States.

Are there Schairer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 3 soldiers with the Schairer surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Schairer mean?

The surname Schairer means "A surname derived from an occupational term, possibly related to shearing or similar crafts.". It is of German/Swiss German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

A surname derived from an occupational term, possibly related to shearing or similar crafts.

Etymology

The name likely derives from German or Swiss German occupational roots with the -er suffix indicating a practitioner. The exact occupational meaning requires further etymological research.

About the Schairer Surname

Schairer is a German or Swiss German occupational surname with roots in medieval crafts or trades. The name reflects regional Germanic naming conventions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in German-speaking regions, particularly Switzerland and Southern Germany.

Schairer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Schairer Surname

J.F. Schairer

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Quick Facts

Origin: German/Swiss German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany/Switzerland
Estimated Bearers: 400

War Records

3 soldiers with the Schairer surname found in Civil War records.

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