Schimer Family History

Schimer Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schimmer, Schier, Schomer, Schirmer, Schumer, Schimek, Shimer, Schimel, Schmer, Schimmel

4,000 record(s) for Schimer

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
269	Military Records
213	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Schimer family from?

You can see how Schimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schimer families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Schimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schimer families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schimer. 27% of Schimer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schimer women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schimer were Presser and Secretary.

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

Laborer

27%

Salesman

20%

Farmer

16%

Presser

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Packer

34%

Cashier

34%

Secretary

34%

What Schimer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Schimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 213 immigration records available for the last name Schimer. 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.

Military Records

There are 269 military records available for the last name Schimer. For the veterans among your Schimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schimer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Schimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schimer in 1972 was 33, and 87 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.