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Schmall Name Meaning

German: variant of Schmal .

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


Similar surnames: Schmahl, Schmale, Schmaltz, Shall, Schmelz, Schull, Schall, Schmoll

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Where is the Schmall family from?

You can see how Schmall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Schmall families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Schmall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmall. 24% of Schmall men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Schmall women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmall were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schmall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmall 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Schmall. 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 684 military records available for the last name Schmall. For the veterans among your Schmall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schmall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schmall in 1962 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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