Schems Family History

Schems 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: Schemm, Schenk, Schei, Scherf, Schepis, Schein, Scher, Shams, Scheck, Scheer

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
13	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
64	Census and Voter Lists
106	Member Trees

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Where is the Schems family from?

You can see how Schems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schems family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schems family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schems's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schems families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schems 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 Record

There are 64 census records available for the last name Schems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schems census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Schems. 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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Military Records

There are 13 military records available for the last name Schems. For the veterans among your Schems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schems lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Schems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schems in 1972 was 78, and 45 in 1995.

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Schems Surname Meaning

Where is the Schems family from?

What Schems family records will you find?

What is the average Schems lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Schems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schems in 1972 was 78, and 45 in 1995.

Schems Family History

Schems Surname Meaning

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Schems Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Schems

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Where is the Schems family from?

What Schems family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Schems lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schems family tree

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