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Schmaedig Family History

Schmaedig 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: Schmieding, Schmauder, Schoenig, Schmied, Schmiesing, Schmieder

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Where is the Schmaedig family from?

You can see how Schmaedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmaedig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmaedig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmaedig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmaedig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmaedig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schmaedig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Schmaedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaedig 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schmaedig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schmaedig. For the veterans among your Schmaedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaedig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Schmaedig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schmaedig in 1969 was 79, and 94 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmaedig 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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