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Schumacher Family History

Schumacher Surname Meaning

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

German Schuh + an agent derivative of machen ‘to make’.

This surname is also found in Denmark and Sweden.

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


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Where is the Schumacher family from?

You can see how Schumacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schumacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schumacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 62 Schumacher families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schumacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schumacher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schumacher 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 Schumacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schumacher. 60% of Schumacher men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Schumacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schumacher were Pastry Cook confectioner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Pastry Cook confectioner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 85,000 census records available for the last name Schumacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schumacher 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 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Schumacher. 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 26,000 military records available for the last name Schumacher. For the veterans among your Schumacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schumacher lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Schumacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schumacher in 1941 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schumacher 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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