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Schulman Family History

Schulman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schulmann: probably an occupational name for a teacher in a school or seminary from Middle High German schuol(e) + man ‘man’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schuler.

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


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Where is the Schulman family from?

You can see how Schulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schulman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Schulman families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schulman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schulman families in 1911.
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What did your Schulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schulman. 50% of Schulman men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Schulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulman 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Schulman. 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 Schulman. For the veterans among your Schulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schulman in 1948 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schulman 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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