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Schmelzle Family History

Schmelzle Surname Meaning

German (Württemberg): diminutive of Schmalz.

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


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Where is the Schmelzle family from?

You can see how Schmelzle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmelzle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmelzle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schmelzle families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Schmelzle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmelzle families in 1880.
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What did your Schmelzle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmelzle. 27% of Schmelzle men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schmelzle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmelzle were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Schmelzle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmelzle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmelzle 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Schmelzle. 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 442 military records available for the last name Schmelzle. For the veterans among your Schmelzle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmelzle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Schmelzle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schmelzle in 1958 was 45, and 80 in 2003.

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