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Schimminger Family History

Schimminger 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: Schillinger, Schimming, Schlesinger, Schimmer, Schlinger, Hemminger

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Where is the Schimminger family from?

You can see how Schimminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimminger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schimminger families living in Maryland. This was about 65% of all the recorded Schimminger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schimminger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schimminger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Schimminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Schimminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimminger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schimminger. 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 72 military records available for the last name Schimminger. For the veterans among your Schimminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimminger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schimminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schimminger in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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