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Schuneman Family History

Schuneman 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 Schuneman family from?

You can see how Schuneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schuneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Schuneman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schuneman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schuneman families in 1911.
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What did your Schuneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuneman. 25% of Schuneman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schuneman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuneman were Foreman 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Home Worker
    20%
  • Wife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Schuneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schuneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuneman 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Schuneman. 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 368 military records available for the last name Schuneman. For the veterans among your Schuneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuneman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schuneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schuneman in 1953 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuneman 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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