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Schurmann Family History

Schurmann Surname Meaning

German (mainly Schürmann): see Schuermann.

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


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Where is the Schurmann family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schurmann. 25% of Schurmann men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Schurmann women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schurmann were Elevator Operator and Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Elevator Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Chambermaid
    14%
  • Practical Nurse
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schurmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurmann 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 Schurmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schurmann. For the veterans among your Schurmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurmann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schurmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schurmann in 1960 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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