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Schemmel Family History

Schemmel Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a disabled person from Middle High German schemel ‘stool’ which was used as a crutch by invalids.

variant of Schemm.

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


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Where is the Schemmel family from?

You can see how Schemmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schemmel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schemmel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schemmel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schemmel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schemmel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schemmel 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 Schemmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schemmel. 35% of Schemmel men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Schemmel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schemmel were Carpenter and Registered Nurse.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Registered Nurse
    15%

What Schemmel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schemmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schemmel 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Schemmel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schemmel. For the veterans among your Schemmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schemmel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schemmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schemmel in 1957 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schemmel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schemmel 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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