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Schoemann Family History

Schoemann Surname Meaning

German (Schömann): variant of Schumann ‘shoemaker’. North German (Schömann): variant of Schuenemann.

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


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Where is the Schoemann family from?

You can see how Schoemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoemann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schoemann families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schoemann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoemann families in 1880.
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What did your Schoemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoemann. 34% of Schoemann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Crane Operator
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

What Schoemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoemann 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Schoemann. 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 597 military records available for the last name Schoemann. For the veterans among your Schoemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoemann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schoemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schoemann in 1959 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoemann 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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