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Schimsheimer Family History

Schimsheimer 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: Schimmer, Schrimsher, Schleimer, Schimmoeller, Schmeiser, Schimmel

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Where is the Schimsheimer family from?

You can see how Schimsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimsheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schimsheimer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimsheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schimsheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimsheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schimsheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Schimsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimsheimer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schimsheimer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Schimsheimer. For the veterans among your Schimsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimsheimer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Schimsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schimsheimer in 1973 was 82, and 88 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimsheimer 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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