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Schlimer Family History

Schlimer 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: Schleimer, Schlomer, Scheiner, Schimmer, Schlinger, Schleifer, Schier

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Where is the Schlimer family from?

You can see how Schlimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schlimer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schlimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schlimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlimer 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 234 census records available for the last name Schlimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlimer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Schlimer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Schlimer. For the veterans among your Schlimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlimer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Schlimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schlimer in 1973 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlimer 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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