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Schueman Family History

Schueman 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: Schulman, Schuneman, Schurman, Schuman, Schieman, Schuerman

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Where is the Schueman family from?

You can see how Schueman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schueman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schueman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schueman families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schueman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schueman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schueman 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 Schueman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schueman. 62% of Schueman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schueman women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    62%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Schueman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Schueman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schueman 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Schueman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Schueman. For the veterans among your Schueman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schueman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Schueman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schueman in 1968 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schueman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schueman 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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