Researching Stephen Scherer
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 15 people with the Scherer surname? In that year Scherer was ranked number 3564 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Stephen means "crown" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Stephen Scherer on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Stephen Scherer and the Scherer Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 9115 people with the Scherer surname in the USA? Scherer is ranked number 154 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Stephen Scherer
Stephen Scherer
Stephen Scherer (February 22, 1989 – October 3, 2010) was a Cadet with the class of 2011 at the United States Military Academy who competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in 10 metre air rifle. Scherer was only 19 and still a plebe (freshman) at West Point when he qualified for the Beijing games. Scherer transferred to Texas Christian University after leaving West Point.
Stephen's younger sister Sarah Scherer is also a sports shooter who competed in the 10 metre air rifle of 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics.
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