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Showman Family History

Showman Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Possibly an Americanized form of German Schaumann (see Schauman).

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


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Where is the Showman family from?

You can see how Showman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Showman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Showman families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Showman's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Showman families in 1891.
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What did your Showman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Raincoat Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Showman. 100% of Showman men worked as a Raincoat Machinist and 64% of Showman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Raincoat Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Shop Assistant
    19%
  • Raincoat Seamer
    19%

What Showman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Showman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showman 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Showman. 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 Showman. For the veterans among your Showman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Showman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Showman in 1957 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showman 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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