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Schattman Family History

Schattman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schatzman, Schlotman, Chatman, Schutzman, Schlottman, Schauman

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Where is the Schattman family from?

You can see how Schattman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schattman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schattman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Schattman families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Schattman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schattman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schattman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schattman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schattman. 25% of Schattman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Schattman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schattman were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Schattman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schattman 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Schattman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Schattman. For the veterans among your Schattman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schattman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Schattman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schattman in 1952 was 52, and 91 in 2003.

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