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Schmaling Family History

Schmaling Surname Meaning

German (Schmäling): from a derivative of Schmal. See also Schmeling.

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


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Where is the Schmaling family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmaling. 40% of Schmaling men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schmaling women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmaling were Contractor 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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Contractor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Schmaling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmaling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaling 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Schmaling. 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 332 military records available for the last name Schmaling. For the veterans among your Schmaling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schmaling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schmaling in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmaling 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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