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Schirrmacher Family History

Schirrmacher 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: Schirmacher, Schumacher, Schuhmacher, Schrimsher, Schacher, Schirmer

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Where is the Schirrmacher family from?

You can see how Schirrmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirrmacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schirrmacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schirrmacher families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schirrmacher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schirrmacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirrmacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schirrmacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schirrmacher. 25% of Schirrmacher men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Schirrmacher women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Schirrmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirrmacher 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Schirrmacher. 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 392 military records available for the last name Schirrmacher. For the veterans among your Schirrmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirrmacher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schirrmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schirrmacher in 1953 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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