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Schermacher Family History

Schermacher 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: Schirmacher, Schumacher, Schuhmacher, Schacher, Schermer, Radermacher

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Where is the Schermacher family from?

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

What did your Schermacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schermacher. 100% of Schermacher women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Schermacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Schermacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schermacher 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Schermacher. 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 75 military records available for the last name Schermacher. For the veterans among your Schermacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schermacher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Schermacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schermacher in 1967 was 78, and 73 in 2002.

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