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Schirer Family History

Schirer 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: Scherer, Schier, Schierer, Schirmer, Shirer, Schorer, Schairer

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Where is the Schirer family from?

You can see how Schirer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schirer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Schirer families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Schirer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Schirer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schirer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schirer. 37% of Schirer men worked as an Operator and 60% of Schirer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schirer were Stevedore and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Operator
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Stevedore
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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What Schirer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Schirer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirer 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Schirer. 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 126 military records available for the last name Schirer. For the veterans among your Schirer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schirer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schirer in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

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