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Schollmeyer Family History

Schollmeyer Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a farmer from Middle High German scholle ‘clod of earth’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Schollmeyer family from?

You can see how Schollmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schollmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schollmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Schollmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Schollmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schollmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Schollmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schollmeyer. 34% of Schollmeyer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Baker
    9%

What Schollmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schollmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schollmeyer 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Schollmeyer. 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 776 military records available for the last name Schollmeyer. For the veterans among your Schollmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schollmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schollmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schollmeyer in 1963 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schollmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schollmeyer 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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