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Schramer Family History

Schramer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schrammer an occupational name for a miner from Middle High German schram ‘crevice in a rock’ + agent suffix -er.

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


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Where is the Schramer family from?

You can see how Schramer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schramer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schramer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schramer family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schramer's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Schramer families in 1891.
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What did your Schramer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schramer. 18% of Schramer men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Schramer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schramer were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schramer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schramer 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Schramer. 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 168 military records available for the last name Schramer. For the veterans among your Schramer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schramer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schramer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schramer in 1957 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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