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Schremmer Family History

Schremmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schrammer an occupational name for a miner (see Schramm).

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


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Where is the Schremmer family from?

You can see how Schremmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schremmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schremmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schremmer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schremmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schremmer families in 1880.
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What did your Schremmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schremmer. 60% of Schremmer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schremmer women worked as a Folder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schremmer were Laborer and Farm Wife.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    50%
  • Farm Wife
    50%

What Schremmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schremmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schremmer 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Schremmer. 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 295 military records available for the last name Schremmer. For the veterans among your Schremmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schremmer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schremmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schremmer in 1953 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schremmer 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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