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Schemansky Family History

Schemansky 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: Shemanski, Schimanski, Sczepanski, Schenk, Sieminski, Chernesky

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Where is the Schemansky family from?

You can see how Schemansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schemansky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schemansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schemansky families living in Michigan. This was about 76% of all the recorded Schemansky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schemansky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schemansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schemansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schemansky. 72% of Schemansky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schemansky women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Schemansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schemansky 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Schemansky. 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 176 military records available for the last name Schemansky. For the veterans among your Schemansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schemansky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schemansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schemansky in 1964 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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