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Schumate Family History

Schumate 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: Shumate, Schumann, Schulte, Schutte, Shumake, Schuman, Schuette

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Where is the Schumate family from?

You can see how Schumate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schumate family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schumate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Schumate families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schumate's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schumate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schumate 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 Schumate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schumate. 100% of Schumate men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schumate women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Schumate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Schumate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schumate 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Schumate. 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 73 military records available for the last name Schumate. For the veterans among your Schumate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schumate lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Schumate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schumate in 1946 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schumate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schumate 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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