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Schirm Family History

Schirm Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German schirm ‘shield defense’ hence a metonymic form of Schirmer

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


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Where is the Schirm family from?

You can see how Schirm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schirm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Schirm families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Schirm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schirm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schirm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schirm. 25% of Schirm men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schirm women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schirm were Operator and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Schirm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schirm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirm 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Schirm. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schirm. For the veterans among your Schirm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirm lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schirm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schirm in 1961 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schirm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schirm 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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