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Schierer Family History

Schierer Name Meaning

South German: variant of Scheurer . North German: topographic name from a regional word schiere ‘boundary’ hence for someone who lived near a dividing line.

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


Similar surnames: Scheerer, Scherer, Scheuer, Schiefer, Schieber, Schoeder, Scheer

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Where is the Schierer family from?

You can see how Schierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schierer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schierer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schierer families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schierer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schierer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schierer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schierer. 36% of Schierer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schierer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schierer were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Student Nurse
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierer 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Schierer. 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 563 military records available for the last name Schierer. For the veterans among your Schierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schierer in 1946 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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