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Schirner Family History

Schirner 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: Schirmer, Scheiner, Schimmer, Scharrer, Schiffer, Scherzer, Scheibner

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Where is the Schirner family from?

You can see how Schirner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schirner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schirner family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schirner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schirner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schirner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schirner. 55% of Schirner 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
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
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What Schirner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Schirner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirner 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Schirner. 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 308 military records available for the last name Schirner. For the veterans among your Schirner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schirner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schirner in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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