This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Schermer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Schermer Family History

Schermer Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from the polder Schermer in the North Holland province.

German: occupational name from Middle Low German schermere ‘fencer street player’.

Jewish (western Ashkenazic): most likely a variant of Schirmer.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Schermer family from?

You can see how Schermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schermer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schermer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schermer families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schermer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schermer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schermer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Schermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schermer. 25% of Schermer men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Schermer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schermer were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Schermer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Schermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schermer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schermer

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schermer. 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.

View all Schermer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schermer. For the veterans among your Schermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schermer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schermer family history

Discover More

What is the average Schermer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schermer in 1956 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schermer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schermer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schermer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial