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Schimsa Family History

Schimsa 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: Shima, Scrima, Chiesa, Schimpf, Schimek, Schimel, Schimke, Schirra

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Where is the Schimsa family from?

You can see how Schimsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schimsa family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimsa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schimsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimsa 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 Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Schimsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimsa 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Schimsa. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schimsa. For the veterans among your Schimsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimsa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Schimsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schimsa in 1972 was 44, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schimsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimsa 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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