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Shoman Family History

Shoman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schoemann or Schaumann. Muslim (Egypt): unexplained. Compare Shuman

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shoman family from?

You can see how Shoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Shoman families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Shoman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shoman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoman 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 Shoman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoman. 39% of Shoman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Shoman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoman were Salesman and 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoman 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Shoman. 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 187 military records available for the last name Shoman. For the veterans among your Shoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shoman in 1958 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoman 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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