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Schmacker Family History

Schmacker 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: Schmucker, Schumacker, Schacher, Schabacker, Schlicker, Schumacher

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Where is the Schmacker family from?

You can see how Schmacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmacker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schmacker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Schmacker family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmacker's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Schmacker families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmacker 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 Schmacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nil U D D was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schmacker. 100% of Schmacker women worked as a Nil U D D.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Nil U D D
    100%

What Schmacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Schmacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmacker 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Schmacker. 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 98 military records available for the last name Schmacker. For the veterans among your Schmacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmacker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Schmacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schmacker in 1963 was 80, and 26 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmacker 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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