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Schermen Family History

Schermen 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: Schermer, Scherman, Sherman, Scherzer, Scherer, Scherber, Schirmer

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Where is the Schermen family from?

You can see how Schermen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schermen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schermen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schermen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schermen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schermen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Schermen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schermen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schermen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schermen. For the veterans among your Schermen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schermen lifespan?

Average Schermen life expectancy in 1968 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schermen 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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