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Scheumann Family History

Scheumann Surname Meaning

German:: shortened form of Scheunemann. elaborated form of Scheu as a nickname for a shy person.

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


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Where is the Scheumann family from?

You can see how Scheumann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheumann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheumann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Scheumann families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Scheumann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Scheumann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheumann 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 Scheumann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheumann. 74% of Scheumann men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Scheumann women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheumann were Electrician and Factory 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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Knitter
    29%
  • Factory Worker
    29%

What Scheumann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Scheumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheumann 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Scheumann. 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 731 military records available for the last name Scheumann. For the veterans among your Scheumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheumann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Scheumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scheumann in 1958 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheumann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheumann 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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