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Schurman Family History

Schurman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schürmann (see Schuermann).

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


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Where is the Schurman family from?

You can see how Schurman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schurman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Schurman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schurman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schurman families in 1891.
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What did your Schurman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schurman. 31% of Schurman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Schurman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schurman were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Schurman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurman 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 Schurman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schurman. For the veterans among your Schurman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schurman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schurman in 1944 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schurman 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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