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Scheuermann Family History

Scheuermann Surname Meaning

German, Swiss German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Scheuer.

German: status name and occupational name for the manager of the manorial granary and storage buildings.

German: in some cases, a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Scheuer or Scheuern.

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


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Where is the Scheuermann family from?

You can see how Scheuermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheuermann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheuermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Scheuermann families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Scheuermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scheuermann families in 1891.
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What did your Scheuermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheuermann. 13% of Scheuermann men worked as a Truck Driver and 27% of Scheuermann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheuermann were Clerk and Shoeworker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Shoeworker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scheuermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheuermann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scheuermann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Scheuermann. For the veterans among your Scheuermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheuermann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scheuermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scheuermann in 1954 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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