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Scheiman Family History

Scheiman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Scheinman.

Americanized form of German Scheimann: shortened form of Scheidemann (see Scheideman).

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


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Where is the Scheiman family from?

You can see how Scheiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheiman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Scheiman families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Scheiman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Scheiman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheiman 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 Scheiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheiman. 25% of Scheiman men worked as a Salesman and 46% of Scheiman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheiman were Clerk and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Insurance Agent
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Student Nurse
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Typist
    19%

What Scheiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheiman 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Scheiman. 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 229 military records available for the last name Scheiman. For the veterans among your Scheiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheiman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scheiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Scheiman in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheiman 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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