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Schatman Family History

Schatman 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: Chatman, Schatzman, Schauman, Schlotman, Scherman, Schulman, Chapman

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Where is the Schatman family from?

You can see how Schatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schatman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schatman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Schatman families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Schatman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schatman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schatman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schatman. 100% of Schatman men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Schatman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Schatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schatman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schatman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schatman. For the veterans among your Schatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schatman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Schatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schatman in 1979 was 83, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schatman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schatman 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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