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Schmeman Family History

Schmeman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schieman, Schiemann, Scherman, Schulman, Schwerman, Schneeman

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Where is the Schmeman family from?

You can see how Schmeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmeman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Schmeman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmeman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Schmeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schmeman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schmeman. For the veterans among your Schmeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Schmeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schmeman in 1964 was 60, and 68 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeman 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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