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Schmaedecke Family History

Schmaedecke 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: Schmadeke, Schoeneck, Scheidecker, Schmeck, Schoenecker, Schmauder

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Where is the Schmaedecke family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmaedecke 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 Schmaedecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmaedecke. 100% of Schmaedecke men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Schmaedecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaedecke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schmaedecke. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schmaedecke. For the veterans among your Schmaedecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaedecke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Schmaedecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schmaedecke in 1965 was 65, and 90 in 1987.

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