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Schmal Family History

Schmal Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German Middle Low German smal ‘small slight thin’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schmal family from?

You can see how Schmal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Schmal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmal families in 1891.
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What did your Schmal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmal. 19% of Schmal men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Schmal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmal were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Beauty Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schmal. For the veterans among your Schmal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schmal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schmal in 1961 was 25, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmal 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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