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Shulman Family History

Shulman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schulman.

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


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Where is the Shulman family from?

You can see how Shulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shulman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Shulman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shulman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Shulman families in 1891.
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What did your Shulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shulman. 43% of Shulman men worked as an Insurance Agent and 92% of Shulman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shulman were Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    43%
  • Cabinet Maker
    29%
  • Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Shulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Shulman. 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 Shulman. For the veterans among your Shulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shulman in 1952 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shulman 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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