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Schiemer Family History

Schiemer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schimmer, Schieber, Schierer, Schirmer, Schiefer, Schoemer, Schimmel

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Where is the Schiemer family from?

You can see how Schiemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schiemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schiemer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schiemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schiemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiemer. 22% of Schiemer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schiemer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiemer were Farming and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Schiemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schiemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiemer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 377 immigration records available for the last name Schiemer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 316 military records available for the last name Schiemer. For the veterans among your Schiemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiemer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schiemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schiemer in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schiemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiemer 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.

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