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Scheim Family History

Scheim 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: Schei, Schein, Scheid, Scheib, Schemm, Schenk, Shim, Heim, Scherf

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Where is the Scheim family from?

You can see how Scheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Scheim families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheim's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Scheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheim. 50% of Scheim women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Scheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Scheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheim 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Scheim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Scheim. For the veterans among your Scheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Scheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scheim in 1968 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheim 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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