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Schimmel Family History

Schimmel Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: nickname for a man with gray or white hair from Middle High German Middle Dutch schimel, a term used to denote both mildew and a white or dapple gray horse. Old High German forms are not found and the semantic development is not entirely clear.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Schimmel ‘mildew’ imposed by a non-Jewish government official.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of the personal name Shimon (see Simon).

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


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Where is the Schimmel family from?

You can see how Schimmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimmel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schimmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Schimmel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimmel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schimmel families in 1911.
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What did your Schimmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Trainee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schimmel. 50% of Schimmel men worked as an Agricultural Trainee and 100% of Schimmel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Trainee
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Schimmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimmel 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schimmel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schimmel. For the veterans among your Schimmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimmel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schimmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schimmel in 1944 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimmel 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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