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Schoelhamer Family History

Schoelhamer 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: Shelhamer, Schoenthaler, Schoeller, Schoemer, Schoenbauer

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Where is the Schoelhamer family from?

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

What Schoelhamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Schoelhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoelhamer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schoelhamer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Schoelhamer. For the veterans among your Schoelhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoelhamer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Schoelhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schoelhamer in 1971 was 74, and 78 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoelhamer 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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