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Schmale Family History

Schmale Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Schmal.

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


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Where is the Schmale family from?

You can see how Schmale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schmale family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmale families in 1891.
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What did your Schmale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmale. 30% of Schmale men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schmale women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmale were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Schmale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schmale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmale 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Schmale. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schmale. For the veterans among your Schmale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmale lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schmale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schmale in 1961 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmale 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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