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Schermesser Family History

Schermesser 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: Schmeisser, Schermer, Schiesser, Schiermeyer, Schloesser, Schlesser

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Where is the Schermesser family from?

You can see how Schermesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schermesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schermesser families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schermesser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schermesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schermesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schermesser ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schermesser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Schermesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schermesser 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Schermesser. 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 32 military records available for the last name Schermesser. For the veterans among your Schermesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schermesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schermesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schermesser in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2002.

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