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Schlimmer Family History

Schlimmer 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, Schwimmer, Schlemmer, Schimmel, Schwemmer, Schlinger

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Where is the Schlimmer family from?

You can see how Schlimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlimmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlimmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schlimmer families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Schlimmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schlimmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlimmer 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 Schlimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlimmer. 43% of Schlimmer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schlimmer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlimmer were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Schlimmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlimmer 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Schlimmer. 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 855 military records available for the last name Schlimmer. For the veterans among your Schlimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlimmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schlimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schlimmer in 1961 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlimmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlimmer 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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