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Schrimsher Family History

Schrimsher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scrimshaw an occupational name for a fencer or fencing-master from Old French eskermisseo(u)r ‘fencer skirmisher’.

Fencing-masters always found plentiful employment in medieval England although they were officially banned from the City of London because of their dangerous influence.

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


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Where is the Schrimsher family from?

You can see how Schrimsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrimsher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrimsher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Schrimsher families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Schrimsher's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Schrimsher families in 1891.
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What did your Schrimsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrimsher. 32% of Schrimsher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schrimsher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrimsher were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Looper
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrimsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrimsher 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Schrimsher. 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 968 military records available for the last name Schrimsher. For the veterans among your Schrimsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrimsher lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Schrimsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schrimsher in 1940 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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