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Schollmeier Family History

Schollmeier 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: Schollmeyer, Scholler, Holtmeier, Hollier, Schreier, Schleifer

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Where is the Schollmeier family from?

You can see how Schollmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schollmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schollmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schollmeier families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schollmeier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schollmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schollmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schollmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schollmeier. 100% of Schollmeier 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Schollmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schollmeier 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schollmeier. 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 73 military records available for the last name Schollmeier. For the veterans among your Schollmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schollmeier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schollmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schollmeier in 1967 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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