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Schmaby Family History

Schmaby 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: Schwab, Schmalz, Schaab, Schmal, Schwabe, Schray, Schmall, Schmale

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Where is the Schmaby family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Schmaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaby 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schmaby. 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 military records available for the last name Schmaby. For the veterans among your Schmaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmaby

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