Schlemmer Family History

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Schlemmer Name Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German slamp ‘feast’, ‘banquet’, hence a nickname for a gourmet or a glutton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schwemmer, Schleimer, Schwimmer, Schlenker, Schlender, Schleifer

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Schlemmer Family Origin

Where is the Schlemmer family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Schlemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlemmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlemmer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schlemmer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlemmer's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schlemmer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlemmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Schlemmer Family Occupations

    What did your Schlemmer ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Schlemmer. A less common occupation for the Schlemmer family was Baker. The most common Schlemmer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 39% of Schlemmer's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      39%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Baker

      3%

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

    Schlemmer Historical Records

    What Schlemmer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schlemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlemmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Schlemmer

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Schlemmer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schlemmer. For the veterans among your Schlemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Schlemmer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Schlemmer lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schlemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schlemmer in 1951 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlemmer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlemmer 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.

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