Schiemann Family History

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Schiemann Name Meaning

German: of uncertain origin. East German: form of the personal name Simon. Northwest German: occupational name for a helmsman (of a boat), from Middle Low German se ‘sea’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Thiemann, Schumann, Scheunemann, Schuermann, Schuenemann, Seemann

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Schiemann Family Origin

Where is the Schiemann family from?

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You can see how Schiemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiemann families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schiemann families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schiemann's in the USA. Alabama had the highest population of Schiemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schiemann Family Occupations

What did your Schiemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Civil Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Schiemann. 43% of Schiemann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schiemann women worked as a Civil Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiemann were Labourer and Romancier

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Dressman
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Civil Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Romancier
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Schiemann Historical Records

What Schiemann family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schiemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiemann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 978 immigration records available for the last name Schiemann. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schiemann. For the veterans among your Schiemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Schiemann Life Expectancy

What is the average Schiemann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schiemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schiemann in 1955 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schiemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiemann 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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