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Schmae Family History

Schmae 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: Schmal, Schmale, Chae, Schaar, Schrage, Schwab, Schnee, Schwan

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Where is the Schmae family from?

You can see how Schmae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmae family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Schmae families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Schmae families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmae's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Schmae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmae 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schmae. 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 1 military records available for the last name Schmae. For the veterans among your Schmae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmae lifespan?

Average Schmae life expectancy in 1996 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmae 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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