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Schimmelman Family History

Schimmelman 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: Himmelman, Schimmel, Kimmelman, Schierman, Simmerman, Schieman

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Where is the Schimmelman family from?

You can see how Schimmelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimmelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimmelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schimmelman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimmelman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schimmelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimmelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schimmelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Contractor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schimmelman. 100% of Schimmelman men worked as a Cement Contractor and 100% of Schimmelman 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cement Contractor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Schimmelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimmelman 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Schimmelman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Schimmelman. For the veterans among your Schimmelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimmelman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Schimmelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schimmelman in 1971 was 68, and 101 in 2000.

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