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Schmahr Family History

Schmahr 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: Schmahl, Schaar, Schmuhl, Schmalz, Schar, Schmehl, Schmeer, Schnarr

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Where is the Schmahr family from?

You can see how Schmahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmahr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmahr family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmahr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmahr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmahr 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 17 census records available for the last name Schmahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmahr 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schmahr. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schmahr. For the veterans among your Schmahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmahr 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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