Showerman Family History

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Showerman Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Schauerman, an occupational name for an officially designated assayer (of coins, etc.), from Middle High German schouwer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sherman, Bowerman, Hoverman, Shusterman, Werman, Schwerman, Sonderman

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Showerman Family Origin

Where is the Showerman family from?

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    You can see how Showerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Showerman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Showerman families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Showerman's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Showerman families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Showerman Family Occupations

    What did your Showerman ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, farmer, Laborer and Commercial Trav. were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Showerman. The most common Showerman occupation in the USA was Farmer. 49% of Showerman's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Showerman family was Commercial Traveler.

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    • Farmer

      49%

    • Laborer

      5%

    • Commercial Trav.

      3%

    • Commercial Traveler

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Showerman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Showerman Historical Records

    What Showerman family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Showerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showerman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Showerman. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Showerman. For the veterans among your Showerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Showerman Life Expectancy

    What is the average Showerman lifespan?

    Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Showerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Showerman in 1948 was 35, and 72 in 2003.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Showerman

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showerman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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