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Shoeman Family History

Shoeman Surname Meaning

anglicized form of Schumann.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shoeman family from?

You can see how Shoeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shoeman families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shoeman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Shoeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoeman 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 Shoeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoeman. 22% of Shoeman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shoeman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoeman were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Shoeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shoeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoeman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Shoeman. 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 313 military records available for the last name Shoeman. For the veterans among your Shoeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoeman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Shoeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shoeman in 1951 was 40, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoeman 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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