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Schuman Family History

Schuman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schumann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Schuman family from?

You can see how Schuman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schuman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Schuman families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schuman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schuman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuman 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 Schuman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schuman. 100% of Schuman 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%

What Schuman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Schuman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Schuman. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Schuman. For the veterans among your Schuman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schuman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schuman in 1949 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schuman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuman 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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