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Schmaehl Family History

Schmaehl 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: Schmehl, Schmahl, Schmuhl, Schmal, Schmall, Schaul, Schimmel, Schaal

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Where is the Schmaehl family from?

You can see how Schmaehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmaehl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schmaehl families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schmaehl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmaehl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmaehl 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 25 census records available for the last name Schmaehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaehl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schmaehl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schmaehl. For the veterans among your Schmaehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaehl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Schmaehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schmaehl in 1967 was 73, and 31 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmaehl 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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