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Schrimshire Family History

Schrimshire 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: Schrimsher, Shropshire, Cheshire, Christie, Christine, Hampshire

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Where is the Schrimshire family from?

You can see how Schrimshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrimshire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrimshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schrimshire families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schrimshire's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Schrimshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrimshire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrimshire ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schrimshire ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Schrimshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrimshire 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schrimshire. 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 55 military records available for the last name Schrimshire. For the veterans among your Schrimshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrimshire lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schrimshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schrimshire in 1965 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

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