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Schoman Family History

Schoman 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: Schuman, Sloman, Schoen, Schwan, Homan, Soman, Schlotman, Schomer

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Where is the Schoman family from?

You can see how Schoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Schoman family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Schoman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoman 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 Schoman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoman. 37% of Schoman 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
    37%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Schoman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Schoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoman 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Schoman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Schoman. For the veterans among your Schoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Schoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schoman in 1967 was 53, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoman 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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