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Schlomer Family History

Schlomer Surname Meaning

North German (Schlömer): see Schloemer. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Schlomer family from?

You can see how Schlomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schlomer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schlomer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlomer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schlomer families in 1891.
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What did your Schlomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlomer. 24% of Schlomer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schlomer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Schlomer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlomer 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Schlomer. 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 535 military records available for the last name Schlomer. For the veterans among your Schlomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlomer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schlomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schlomer in 1956 was 51, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlomer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlomer 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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