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Schermbeck Family History

Schermbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Scherber, Herbeck, Schermer, Schmeck, Sperbeck

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Where is the Schermbeck family from?

You can see how Schermbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schermbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schermbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schermbeck families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schermbeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schermbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schermbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schermbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schermbeck. 100% of Schermbeck 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 282 census records available for the last name Schermbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schermbeck 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schermbeck. 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 77 military records available for the last name Schermbeck. For the veterans among your Schermbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schermbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Schermbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schermbeck in 1962 was 69, and 78 in 2000.

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