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Shurman Family History

Shurman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schurmann or of its more common cognate Schürmann (see Schuermann).

English (Surrey and Middlesex): variant of Sherman.

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


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Where is the Shurman family from?

You can see how Shurman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Shurman families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Shurman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shurman families in 1891.
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What did your Shurman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brass Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shurman. 100% of Shurman men worked as a Brass Moulder and 80% of Shurman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brass Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • House Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Shurman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shurman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurman 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Shurman. 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 558 military records available for the last name Shurman. For the veterans among your Shurman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shurman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shurman in 1956 was 43, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurman 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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