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Schaeman Family History

Schaeman Surname 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: Schieman, Schauman, Schiemann, Scherman, Schulman, Chapman, Schwerman

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Where is the Schaeman family from?

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

There are 47 census records available for the last name Schaeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schaeman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schaeman. For the veterans among your Schaeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaeman lifespan?

Average Schaeman life expectancy in 1971 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaeman 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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