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Schremser Family History

Schremser 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: Schremmer, Schreier, Schwemmer, Schrimsher, Schreiber, Schreyer

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Where is the Schremser family from?

You can see how Schremser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schremser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schremser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schremser families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schremser's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schremser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schremser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schremser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schremser. 34% of Schremser 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
    34%
  • Stock Clerk
    23%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
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What Schremser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Schremser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schremser 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Schremser. 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 235 military records available for the last name Schremser. For the veterans among your Schremser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schremser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schremser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schremser in 1955 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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