| ![Show Contents]() Shoman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of ShomanWhat does the name Shoman mean? The origin of the proud surname Shoman can be traced to the historic kingdom of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslovakia. In the Middle Ages, many of the Bohemian were a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Shoman family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Shoman was an occupational name for a cobbler. The name Shoman is derived from the Old German words "schuoch" and the suffix "mann," which means shoe maker. Early Origins of the Shoman familyThe surname Shoman was first found in the eastern regions of Saxony and Bohemia, where the family was established in ancient times. Early History of the Shoman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shoman research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1299, 1474, 1782, 1790, 1810 and 1856 are included under the topic Early Shoman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Shoman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schumann, Schuman, Schuhman, Schuhmann, Schuhermann, Schumacher, Shuhmacher, Schomann (northern Germany), Schomacher (northern Germany), Schomaker (northern Germany) and many more. Early Notables of the Shoman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Shoman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Shoman migration to the United States | + |
Shoman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Philip Shoman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1728 1
- Johan Henry Shoman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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