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Schyman Family History

Schyman 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: Schuman, Schwan, Scherman, Schulman, Schumann, Hyman, Ascheman

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Where is the Schyman family from?

You can see how Schyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schyman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schyman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schyman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schyman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schyman 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 Schyman ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Schyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Schyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schyman 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Schyman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schyman. For the veterans among your Schyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schyman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Schyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schyman in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schyman 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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