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Schmur Family History

Schmur 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: Schur, Schnur, Schuur, Schmer, Schaar, Schaul, Schlup, Scheuer

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Where is the Schmur family from?

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

What did your Schmur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmur. 100% of Schmur men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Schmur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmur 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Schmur. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schmur. For the veterans among your Schmur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmur lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Schmur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schmur in 1999 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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