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Schuhmacher Family History

Schuhmacher Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schumacher.

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


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Where is the Schuhmacher family from?

You can see how Schuhmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuhmacher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schuhmacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Schuhmacher families living in Kent. This was about 78% of all the recorded Schuhmacher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Schuhmacher families in 1891.
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What did your Schuhmacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuhmacher. 43% of Schuhmacher men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schuhmacher women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuhmacher were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Schuhmacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schuhmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuhmacher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schuhmacher. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schuhmacher. For the veterans among your Schuhmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuhmacher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schuhmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schuhmacher in 1951 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuhmacher 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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