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Schmer Family History

Schmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schmeer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schmer family from?

You can see how Schmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Schmer families living in Essex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Schmer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmer 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 Schmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmer. 21% of Schmer men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Schmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmer were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Schmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schmer. For the veterans among your Schmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schmer in 1954 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmer 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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