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Schueneman Family History

Schueneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Schünemann (see Schuenemann).

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


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Where is the Schueneman family from?

You can see how Schueneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schueneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schueneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Schueneman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schueneman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schueneman families in 1911.
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What did your Schueneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schueneman. 15% of Schueneman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Schueneman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schueneman were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Schueneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schueneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schueneman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Schueneman. 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 376 military records available for the last name Schueneman. For the veterans among your Schueneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schueneman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schueneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schueneman in 1962 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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