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Schamer Family History

Schamer 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: Schomer, Schauer, Schager, Schader, Schramer, Schumer, Schamber

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Where is the Schamer family from?

You can see how Schamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schamer families living in Nebraska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schamer's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Schamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schamer. 72% of Schamer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schamer women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Schamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Schamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schamer 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Schamer. 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 194 military records available for the last name Schamer. For the veterans among your Schamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schamer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Schamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schamer in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 2000.

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