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Scheneman Family History

Scheneman 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: Schenkman, Schuneman, Schueneman, Schoeneman, Sheneman, Schoneman

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Where is the Scheneman family from?

You can see how Scheneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Scheneman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheneman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scheneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheneman. 30% of Scheneman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scheneman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheneman were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheneman 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Scheneman. 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 154 military records available for the last name Scheneman. For the veterans among your Scheneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheneman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scheneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Scheneman in 1953 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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