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Schalmo Family History

Schalmo Name 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: Schalk, Schwalm, Schamp, Schall, Scalzo, Schillo, Schaum, Schullo

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Where is the Schalmo family from?

You can see how Schalmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schalmo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schalmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schalmo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schalmo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schalmo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schalmo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schalmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schalmo. 50% of Schalmo men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Schalmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schalmo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schalmo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Schalmo. For the veterans among your Schalmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schalmo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schalmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schalmo in 1968 was 60, and 73 in 2003.

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