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Schierman Family History

Schierman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schiermann: variant of Schier

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


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Where is the Schierman family from?

You can see how Schierman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schierman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schierman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Schierman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schierman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schierman families in 1911.
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What did your Schierman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schierman. 100% of Schierman 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
    100%

What Schierman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schierman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierman 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Schierman. 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 253 military records available for the last name Schierman. For the veterans among your Schierman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Schierman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schierman in 1953 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schierman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schierman 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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