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Scheirer Family History

Scheirer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Scheurer.

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


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Where is the Scheirer family from?

You can see how Scheirer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheirer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheirer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Scheirer families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scheirer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scheirer families in 1911.
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What did your Scheirer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Scheirer. 100% of Scheirer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scheirer women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

What Scheirer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scheirer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheirer 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Scheirer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scheirer. For the veterans among your Scheirer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheirer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Scheirer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scheirer in 1941 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheirer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheirer 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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