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Schemmer Family History

Schemmer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schemm in Westphalia and the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Schemmer family from?

You can see how Schemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schemmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schemmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schemmer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schemmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schemmer families in 1911.
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What did your Schemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schemmer. 54% of Schemmer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schemmer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schemmer were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Minister
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • House Cleaning
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

What Schemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schemmer 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Schemmer. 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 303 military records available for the last name Schemmer. For the veterans among your Schemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schemmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schemmer in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schemmer 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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