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Schmulen Family History

Schmulen 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: Schuler, Schule, Schmude, Schulten, Schmale, Schouten, Schultz

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Where is the Schmulen family from?

You can see how Schmulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmulen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schmulen families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmulen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Schmulen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmulen. 100% of Schmulen men worked as an Executive.

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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

  • Executive
    100%

What Schmulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Schmulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmulen 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Schmulen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schmulen. For the veterans among your Schmulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmulen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Schmulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schmulen in 1970 was 88, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmulen 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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