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Shumann Family History

Shumann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schumann, Shuman, Thumann, Humann, Ehmann, Human, Ohlmann, Shumate

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Where is the Shumann family from?

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

In 1940, Furrier and Spinning were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shumann. 50% of Shumann men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Shumann women worked as a Spinning.

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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

  • Furrier
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinning
    100%

What Shumann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumann 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Shumann. 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 106 military records available for the last name Shumann. For the veterans among your Shumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Shumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shumann in 1963 was 56, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shumann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumann 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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