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Schuhman Family History

Schuhman 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: Schulman, Schuchman, Schurman, Schuhmann, Schuman, Scherman

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Where is the Schuhman family from?

You can see how Schuhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuhman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuhman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schuhman families living in Oregon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schuhman's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Schuhman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuhman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schuhman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schuhman. 56% of Schuhman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Dentist
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
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What Schuhman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Schuhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuhman 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Schuhman. 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 277 military records available for the last name Schuhman. For the veterans among your Schuhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuhman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schuhman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schuhman in 1964 was 73, and 48 in 2004.

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