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Schermann Family History

Schermann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Scherer formed with Middle High German man German Mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Schermann family from?

You can see how Schermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Schermann families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schermann 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 Schermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schermann. 24% of Schermann men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schermann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schermann were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Schermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schermann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schermann. 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 388 military records available for the last name Schermann. For the veterans among your Schermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schermann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schermann in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schermann 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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