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Schmadeke Family History

Schmadeke Surname Meaning

German (Schmädeke): Low German variant of Schmied ‘smith’ + the diminutive suffix -ke.

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


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Where is the Schmadeke family from?

You can see how Schmadeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmadeke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmadeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schmadeke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmadeke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmadeke families in 1891.
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What did your Schmadeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmadeke. 65% of Schmadeke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schmadeke women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Schmadeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Schmadeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmadeke 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Schmadeke. 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 80 military records available for the last name Schmadeke. For the veterans among your Schmadeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmadeke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schmadeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schmadeke in 1965 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmadeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmadeke 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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