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Schreimer Family History

Schreimer 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: Schreier, Schreiber, Schreiner, Schleimer, Schreiter, Schremmer

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Where is the Schreimer family from?

You can see how Schreimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schreimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schreimer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Schreimer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schreimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schreimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schreimer. 50% of Schreimer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Schreimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Schreimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreimer 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Schreimer. 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 118 military records available for the last name Schreimer. For the veterans among your Schreimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Schreimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Schreimer in 1963 was 83, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schreimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schreimer 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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