Schimmer Family History

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Schimmer Name Meaning

German: probably a topographic name; it is found as the first element in compound topographic names, but its meaning is unclear. There are several places called Schimm, for example near Wismar and near Osnabrück, and in some instances the surname may be habitational. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental from German Schimmer ‘glimmer’, ‘shimmer’.

Similar surnames: Schimmel, Simmer, Schemmer, Schirmer, Schier, Schwimmer, Schiffer

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You can see how Schimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimmer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schimmer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimmer's in the UK. London had the highest population of Schimmer families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schimmer Family Occupations

What did your Schimmer ancestors do for a living?

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Farmer
21%
Laborer
14%
Baker
7%
Brick Layer
7%

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Schimmer Historical Records

What Schimmer family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Schimmer. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schimmer. For the veterans among your Schimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
View all Schimmer military records

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Schimmer

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Schimmer. 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.

View all Schimmer immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schimmer. For the veterans among your Schimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schimmer military records

Schimmer Life Expectancy

What is the average Schimmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schimmer in 1959 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schimmer