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Schuhmann Family History

Schuhmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schumann.

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


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Where is the Schuhmann family from?

You can see how Schuhmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuhmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuhmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schuhmann families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schuhmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schuhmann families in 1880.
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What did your Schuhmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuhmann. 27% of Schuhmann men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Schuhmann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuhmann were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Mechanic
    27%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Printer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Schuhmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schuhmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuhmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schuhmann. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schuhmann. For the veterans among your Schuhmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuhmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schuhmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schuhmann in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuhmann 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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