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Schumaker Family History

Schumaker Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Schoemaker.

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


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Where is the Schumaker family from?

You can see how Schumaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schumaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schumaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schumaker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schumaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schumaker families in 1891.
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What did your Schumaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schumaker. 100% of Schumaker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Schumaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schumaker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schumaker. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schumaker. For the veterans among your Schumaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schumaker lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schumaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schumaker in 1951 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schumaker 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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