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Schiffmeyer Family History

Schiffmeyer 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: Schiermeyer, Schiffer, Schiffler, Schiffhauer, Hoffmeyer, Kiffmeyer

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Where is the Schiffmeyer family from?

You can see how Schiffmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiffmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiffmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schiffmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schiffmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schiffmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiffmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiffmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Schiffmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiffmeyer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schiffmeyer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schiffmeyer. For the veterans among your Schiffmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiffmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Schiffmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schiffmeyer in 1968 was 64, and 87 in 1994.

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