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Scheirman Family History

Scheirman 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: Scherman, Scheiman, Scheinman, Sherman, Scheideman, Schwerman

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Where is the Scheirman family from?

You can see how Scheirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheirman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Scheirman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Scheirman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scheirman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheirman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheirman. 100% of Scheirman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Scheirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheirman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Scheirman. 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 91 military records available for the last name Scheirman. For the veterans among your Scheirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheirman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Scheirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scheirman in 1967 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

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