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Schieman Family History

Schieman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schiemann a surname partly of Sorbian and Polish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schuman, Schuneman, Schiemann, Schurman, Schuchman, Spielman

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Where is the Schieman family from?

You can see how Schieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schieman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Schieman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schieman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schieman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schieman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schieman. 40% of Schieman men worked as a Gardener. .

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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 1921

  • Gardener
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
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What Schieman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieman 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Schieman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Schieman. For the veterans among your Schieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schieman in 1960 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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