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Schummer Family History

Schummer Surname Meaning

North German (Schümmer): variant of Schümer (see Schumer).

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


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Where is the Schummer family from?

You can see how Schummer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schummer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schummer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schummer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schummer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schummer families in 1891.
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What did your Schummer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Trainman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schummer. 20% of Schummer men worked as a Farm Laborer and 60% of Schummer women worked as a Trainman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schummer were Shipping Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trainman
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Schummer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schummer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schummer 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Schummer. 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 373 military records available for the last name Schummer. For the veterans among your Schummer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schummer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schummer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schummer in 1955 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schummer 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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