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Shoopman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schuckmann or of its regular variant Schuchmann . Compare Shookman and Shuckman .

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


Similar surnames: Hoopman, Koopman, Hopman, Schoolman, Hooyman, Coopman, Kooiman

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Where is the Shoopman family from?

You can see how Shoopman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoopman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoopman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Shoopman families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shoopman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shoopman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoopman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shoopman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoopman. 25% of Shoopman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shoopman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoopman were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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What Shoopman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shoopman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoopman 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shoopman. 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 570 military records available for the last name Shoopman. For the veterans among your Shoopman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoopman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Shoopman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shoopman in 1942 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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