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Schuchmann Family History

Schuchmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a shoemaker from Middle High German schuoch ‘shoe’ + man ‘man’.

German Schuh + Mann.

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


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Where is the Schuchmann family from?

You can see how Schuchmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuchmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuchmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Schuchmann families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Schuchmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schuchmann families in 1880.
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What did your Schuchmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuchmann. 50% of Schuchmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schuchmann women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuchmann were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Schuchmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schuchmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuchmann 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Schuchmann. 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 595 military records available for the last name Schuchmann. For the veterans among your Schuchmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuchmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schuchmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schuchmann in 1957 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuchmann 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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