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Schaum Family History

Schaum Name Meaning

German: nickname either for a cook or an empty talker from Middle High German Middle Low German schūm ‘froth foam’.

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


Similar surnames: Schaul, Schaub, Schlup, Schwarm, Schur, Schatz, Schaal, Schlau, Scheu

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Where is the Schaum family from?

You can see how Schaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Schaum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schaum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaum. 20% of Schaum men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Schaum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaum were Machinist and Typist. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaum 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Schaum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Schaum. For the veterans among your Schaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaum lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schaum in 1948 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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