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Schloemer Family History

Schloemer Surname Meaning

North German (Schlömer): nickname from Middle Low German slōmer ‘feaster glutton’. Habitational name for someone from Schlöhm near Cologne or from Schlömen near Kulmbach.

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


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Where is the Schloemer family from?

You can see how Schloemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schloemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schloemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schloemer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schloemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schloemer families in 1891.
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What did your Schloemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schloemer. 15% of Schloemer men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Schloemer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schloemer were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Schloemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schloemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schloemer 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Schloemer. 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 508 military records available for the last name Schloemer. For the veterans among your Schloemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schloemer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schloemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schloemer in 1950 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schloemer 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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