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Schmalhaus Family History

Schmalhaus 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: Schellhaas, Schmaus, Schmalz, Schwalbach, Schlais, Schellhase, Schaus

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Where is the Schmalhaus family from?

You can see how Schmalhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmalhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmalhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schmalhaus family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schmalhaus's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmalhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmalhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Schmalhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalhaus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schmalhaus. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schmalhaus. For the veterans among your Schmalhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalhaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Schmalhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schmalhaus in 1966 was 81, and 103 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmalhaus 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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