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Schimmer Family History

Schimmer Surname Meaning

German: nickname derived from Middle High German schime ‘shadow darkness’ probably for a reticent person or a recluse.

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schimm for example near Wismar and near Osnabrück.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Schimmer ‘glimmer shimmer’.

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


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Where is the Schimmer family from?

You can see how Schimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schimmer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schimmer families in 1891.
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What did your Schimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schimmer. 38% of Schimmer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Schimmer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schimmer were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Forelady
    18%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Schimmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimmer 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Schimmer. 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 992 military records available for the last name Schimmer. For the veterans among your Schimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schimmer in 1959 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimmer 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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