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Schomacker Family History

Schomacker 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: Schomaker, Schumacker, Schabacker, Schumacher, Schmucker, Shomaker

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Where is the Schomacker family from?

You can see how Schomacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schomacker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schomacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Schomacker families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Schomacker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schomacker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schomacker 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 Schomacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schomacker. 27% of Schomacker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schomacker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schomacker were Bookkeeper 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Schomacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schomacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schomacker 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Schomacker. 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 131 military records available for the last name Schomacker. For the veterans among your Schomacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schomacker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Schomacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schomacker in 1970 was 27, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schomacker 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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