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Scheuneman Family History

Scheuneman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scheunemann.

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


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Where is the Scheuneman family from?

You can see how Scheuneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheuneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheuneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Scheuneman families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Scheuneman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scheuneman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheuneman 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 Scheuneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheuneman. 37% of Scheuneman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Scheuneman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheuneman were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • File Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Scheuneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheuneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheuneman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Scheuneman. 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 309 military records available for the last name Scheuneman. For the veterans among your Scheuneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheuneman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scheuneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scheuneman in 1953 was 56, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheuneman 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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