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Schumaker Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Schoemaker .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schumacker, Shumaker, Shomaker, Schaake, Shewmaker, Schummer, Shumake

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Where is the Schumaker family from?

You can see how Schumaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schumaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schumaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 172 Schumaker families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Schumaker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schumaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schumaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schumaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schumaker. 26% of Schumaker men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Schumaker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schumaker were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Schumaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schumaker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schumaker. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schumaker. For the veterans among your Schumaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schumaker lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schumaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schumaker in 1951 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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