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Schimerhorn Family History

Schimerhorn 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: Schermerhorn, Schellhorn, Whitehorn, Schierer, Schallhorn, Schoenborn

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Where is the Schimerhorn family from?

You can see how Schimerhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimerhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimerhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schimerhorn families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schimerhorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schimerhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimerhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Schimerhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimerhorn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schimerhorn. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schimerhorn. For the veterans among your Schimerhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimerhorn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Schimerhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schimerhorn in 1966 was 84, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimerhorn 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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