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Schmalheiser Family History

Schmalheiser 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: Schmeiser, Schleifer, Schulmeister, Schmeisser, Schmalzried

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Where is the Schmalheiser family from?

You can see how Schmalheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmalheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schmalheiser families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schmalheiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmalheiser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Schmalheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalheiser 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Schmalheiser. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schmalheiser. For the veterans among your Schmalheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalheiser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Schmalheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schmalheiser in 1969 was 23, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmalheiser 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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