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Schoettmer Family History

Schoettmer Surname Meaning

German (Schöttmer): habitational name for someone from Schötmar in the Lippe area.

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


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Where is the Schoettmer family from?

You can see how Schoettmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoettmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoettmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schoettmer families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoettmer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schoettmer families in 1891.
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What did your Schoettmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoettmer. 67% of Schoettmer men worked as a Farmer and 64% of Schoettmer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoettmer were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    64%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Schoettmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Schoettmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoettmer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schoettmer. 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 86 military records available for the last name Schoettmer. For the veterans among your Schoettmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoettmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schoettmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schoettmer in 1961 was 63, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoettmer 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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