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Schunemeyer Family History

Schunemeyer 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: Schiermeyer, Schollmeyer, Schneyer, Schneller, Schwemmer, Schneider

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Where is the Schunemeyer family from?

You can see how Schunemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schunemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schunemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schunemeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schunemeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schunemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schunemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schunemeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Schunemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schunemeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schunemeyer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schunemeyer. For the veterans among your Schunemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schunemeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Schunemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schunemeyer in 1964 was 81, and 73 in 1987.

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