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Schmalfuss Family History

Schmalfuss 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: Schauss, Schmaus, Schloss, Schmalz, Schaus, Schmal, Schaefers

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Where is the Schmalfuss family from?

You can see how Schmalfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmalfuss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schmalfuss families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schmalfuss's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Schmalfuss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmalfuss 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 Schmalfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmalfuss. 100% of Schmalfuss men worked as a Helper and 100% of Schmalfuss women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schmalfuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Schmalfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalfuss 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Schmalfuss. 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 363 military records available for the last name Schmalfuss. For the veterans among your Schmalfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalfuss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schmalfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schmalfuss in 1963 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmalfuss 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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