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Schramm Family History

Schramm Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a person with a scar from Middle High German schram(me) German Schramme Yiddish shram ‘scar’.

South German: topographic name from Middle High German schram ‘crevice hole’.

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


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Where is the Schramm family from?

You can see how Schramm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schramm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schramm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Schramm families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schramm's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schramm families in 1911.
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What did your Schramm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schramm. 60% of Schramm men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Schramm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schramm 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Schramm. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Schramm. For the veterans among your Schramm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schramm lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schramm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schramm in 1944 was 21, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schramm 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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