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Schmackel Family History

Schmackel 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: Schmechel, Schickel, Schmucker, Schakel, Scheckel, Schumacker

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Where is the Schmackel family from?

You can see how Schmackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmackel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmackel family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schmackel's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Schmackel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmackel 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 Schmackel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmackel. 100% of Schmackel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Schmackel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Schmackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmackel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schmackel. 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 325 military records available for the last name Schmackel. For the veterans among your Schmackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmackel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Schmackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schmackel in 1977 was 88, and 93 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmackel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmackel 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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