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Schmain Family History

Schmain 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: Schain, Schein, Schlein, Schwan, Chain, Schmalz, Eschmann, Schelin

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Where is the Schmain family from?

You can see how Schmain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmain family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmain's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schmain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmain 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 30 census records available for the last name Schmain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmain 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Schmain. 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 Schmain. For the veterans among your Schmain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmain lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Schmain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schmain in 1969 was 81, and 87 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmain 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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