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Schumack Family History

Schumack 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: Schaack, Schmuck, Schack, Schmock, Schumann, Schmick, Schuck, Schmeck

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Where is the Schumack family from?

You can see how Schumack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schumack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schumack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schumack family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Schumack's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Schumack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schumack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schumack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schumack. 72% of Schumack men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schumack women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schumack were Salesman and Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schumack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schumack 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Schumack. 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 143 military records available for the last name Schumack. For the veterans among your Schumack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schumack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schumack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schumack in 1965 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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