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Schmager Family History

Schmager 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: Schlager, Schager, Schwager, Schrager, Schmader, Schrage, Schwaiger

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Where is the Schmager family from?

You can see how Schmager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schmager families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmager's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schmager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmager 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 154 census records available for the last name Schmager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmager 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Schmager. 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 148 military records available for the last name Schmager. For the veterans among your Schmager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmager lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Schmager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schmager in 1960 was 67, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmager 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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