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Scheimann Family History

Scheimann 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: Scheumann, Scheiman, Schiemann, Scherman, Schuermann, Heimann

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Where is the Scheimann family from?

You can see how Scheimann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheimann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheimann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scheimann families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheimann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Scheimann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheimann 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 Scheimann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheimann. 100% of Scheimann men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Scheimann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Scheimann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheimann 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Scheimann. 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 91 military records available for the last name Scheimann. For the veterans among your Scheimann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheimann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Scheimann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scheimann in 1968 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheimann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheimann 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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