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Schorzman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schorzmann: perhaps a habitational name for someone from an area near Säckingen (Baden-Württemberg). The surname Schorzmann is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Schutzman, Schorn, Schneeman, Schwegman, Scherman, Schatzman, Sherman

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Where is the Schorzman family from?

You can see how Schorzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schorzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schorzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schorzman families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Schorzman's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Schorzman families in 1880.
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What did your Schorzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schorzman. 47% of Schorzman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schorzman women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farm Work
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Schorzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schorzman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schorzman. 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 116 military records available for the last name Schorzman. For the veterans among your Schorzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schorzman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schorzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schorzman in 1961 was 61, and 73 in 2003.

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