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Schmalbach Family History

Schmalbach 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: Schwalbach, Schlabach, Schambach, Schwebach, Halbach, Schwarzbach

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Where is the Schmalbach family from?

You can see how Schmalbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmalbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmalbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schmalbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schmalbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schmalbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmalbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schmalbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmalbach. 38% of Schmalbach men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Schmalbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Schmalbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalbach 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Schmalbach. 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 275 military records available for the last name Schmalbach. For the veterans among your Schmalbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schmalbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schmalbach in 1964 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmalbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmalbach 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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