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Schaapman Family History

Schaapman Surname 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: Chapman, Schatzman, Schepman, Schlarman, Schauman, Schaap, Schiappa

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Where is the Schaapman family from?

You can see how Schaapman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaapman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schaapman family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaapman's in USA. California had the highest population of Schaapman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaapman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaapman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaapman. 100% of Schaapman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schaapman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Schaapman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaapman 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Schaapman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Schaapman. For the veterans among your Schaapman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaapman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schaapman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schaapman in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaapman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaapman 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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