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Schurmeier Family History

Schurmeier 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: Schreier, Schroeder, Schreiber, Schreyer, Schulmeister, Schreiner

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Where is the Schurmeier family from?

You can see how Schurmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurmeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schurmeier families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schurmeier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schurmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schurmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schurmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Schurmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurmeier 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Schurmeier. 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 79 military records available for the last name Schurmeier. For the veterans among your Schurmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schurmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schurmeier in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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