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Shaum Family History

Shaum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schaum.

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


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Where is the Shaum family from?

You can see how Shaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shaum family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaum's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Shaum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaum 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 Shaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaum. 34% of Shaum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shaum women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Shaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaum 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Shaum. 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 365 military records available for the last name Shaum. For the veterans among your Shaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaum in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaum 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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