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Schemm Family History

Schemm Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German scheme schem ‘mask shadow’ perhaps a nickname for someone who was considered mysterious.

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


Similar surnames: Schein, Schamp, Schramm, Scherf, Scheid, Schaum, Scheu, Schelb

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Where is the Schemm family from?

You can see how Schemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schemm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schemm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schemm families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schemm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schemm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schemm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schemm. 32% of Schemm men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schemm women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schemm were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schemm 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Schemm. 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 863 military records available for the last name Schemm. For the veterans among your Schemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schemm lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schemm in 1945 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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