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Schmunk Family History

Schmunk Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Schmenk, Schmuck, Schrunk, Schunk, Schink, Schmutz, Schwank, Shunk

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Where is the Schmunk family from?

You can see how Schmunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmunk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schmunk families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmunk's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Schmunk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmunk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmunk. 30% of Schmunk men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schmunk women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmunk were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmunk 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Schmunk. 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 372 military records available for the last name Schmunk. For the veterans among your Schmunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmunk lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schmunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schmunk in 1956 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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