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Schmalen Family History

Schmalen 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: Schmale, Schmalz, Schmal, Schmaling, Schmaltz, Schmall, Schaben

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Where is the Schmalen family from?

You can see how Schmalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmalen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schmalen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schmalen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmalen 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 Schmalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmalen. 67% of Schmalen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schmalen women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Farm
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Schmalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Schmalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Schmalen. 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 Schmalen. For the veterans among your Schmalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Schmalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schmalen in 1955 was 36, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmalen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmalen 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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