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Scharmer Family History

Scharmer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Schermer

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


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Where is the Scharmer family from?

You can see how Scharmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scharmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Scharmer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scharmer families in 1911.
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What did your Scharmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scharmer. 42% of Scharmer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Scharmer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scharmer were Watchman and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Worker
    18%
  • Watchman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Scharmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scharmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharmer 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Scharmer. 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 486 military records available for the last name Scharmer. For the veterans among your Scharmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharmer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Scharmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scharmer in 1962 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharmer 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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