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Schmailzl Family History

Schmailzl 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: Schmalz, Schmall, Schmoll, Schall, Schnall, Schmal, Schwall, Schill

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Where is the Schmailzl family from?

You can see how Schmailzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmailzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schmailzl families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmailzl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schmailzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmailzl 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 33 census records available for the last name Schmailzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmailzl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schmailzl. 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 187 military records available for the last name Schmailzl. For the veterans among your Schmailzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmailzl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schmailzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schmailzl in 1966 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmailzl 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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