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Schrim Family History

Schrim 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: Schrum, Schrom, Schram, Shim, Schei, Schrick, Schein, Scrima, Scheid

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Where is the Schrim family from?

You can see how Schrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schrim families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Schrim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schrim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrim. 100% of Schrim women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Schrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrim 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schrim. 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 62 military records available for the last name Schrim. For the veterans among your Schrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schrim in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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