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Schmaedeke Family History

Schmaedeke 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, Schmauder, Schmieder, Schmiedel, Schraeder, Schaedel

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Where is the Schmaedeke family from?

You can see how Schmaedeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmaedeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmaedeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schmaedeke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmaedeke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmaedeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmaedeke 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 Schmaedeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmaedeke. 34% of Schmaedeke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%

What Schmaedeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Schmaedeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaedeke 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schmaedeke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Schmaedeke. For the veterans among your Schmaedeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaedeke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schmaedeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schmaedeke in 1960 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmaedeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmaedeke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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