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Schamahorn Family History

Schamahorn 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: Schallhorn, Schellhorn, Schaar, Champion, Mcmahon, Strayhorn

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Where is the Schamahorn family from?

You can see how Schamahorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schamahorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schamahorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schamahorn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schamahorn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schamahorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schamahorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schamahorn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Schamahorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schamahorn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Schamahorn. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schamahorn. For the veterans among your Schamahorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schamahorn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Schamahorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schamahorn in 1971 was 62, and 62 in 2002.

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