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Schlemm Family History

Schlemm 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: Schemm, Schlein, Schley, Schlepp, Schleis, Schumm, Schlee, Schramm

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Where is the Schlemm family from?

You can see how Schlemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlemm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlemm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schlemm families living in New Jersey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schlemm's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schlemm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlemm 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 Schlemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlemm. 100% of Schlemm men worked as a Roofer.

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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

  • Roofer
    100%

What Schlemm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Schlemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlemm 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Schlemm. 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 608 military records available for the last name Schlemm. For the veterans among your Schlemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlemm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schlemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schlemm in 1962 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlemm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlemm 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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