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Schaumer Family History

Schaumer 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: Schauder, Schauer, Schumer, Scharmer, Scheuer, Schimmer, Scharrer

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Where is the Schaumer family from?

You can see how Schaumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaumer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schaumer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schaumer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Schaumer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaumer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaumer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schaumer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Schaumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaumer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Schaumer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schaumer. For the veterans among your Schaumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaumer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Schaumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schaumer in 1977 was 79, and 80 in 2001.

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