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Schierbaum Family History

Schierbaum 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: Schoenbaum, Bierbaum, Schierman, Schraub, Schier, Scherber, Schieber

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Where is the Schierbaum family from?

You can see how Schierbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schierbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schierbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schierbaum families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schierbaum's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schierbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schierbaum 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 Schierbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schierbaum. 32% of Schierbaum men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Schierbaum women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schierbaum were Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housekeeping
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Schierbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schierbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierbaum 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Schierbaum. 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 169 military records available for the last name Schierbaum. For the veterans among your Schierbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schierbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schierbaum in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schierbaum 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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