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Schimanski Family History

Schimanski Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Szymański (see Szymanski).

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


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Where is the Schimanski family from?

You can see how Schimanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimanski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schimanski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimanski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schimanski families in 1891.
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What did your Schimanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schimanski. 74% of Schimanski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schimanski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schimanski were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Schimanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schimanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimanski 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Schimanski. 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 674 military records available for the last name Schimanski. For the veterans among your Schimanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimanski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schimanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schimanski in 1964 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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