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Schvimer Family History

Schvimer 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: Scheiner, Schimmer, Schier, Schomer, Scheiber, Schermer, Schirmer

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Where is the Schvimer family from?

You can see how Schvimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schvimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schvimer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schvimer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schvimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schvimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Schvimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schvimer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schvimer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schvimer. For the veterans among your Schvimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schvimer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Schvimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schvimer in 1972 was 53, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schvimer 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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