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Schmaljohn Family History

Schmaljohn 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: Schellhorn, Schmalz, Schlapkohl, Schallhorn, Schallock, Schmal

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Where is the Schmaljohn family from?

You can see how Schmaljohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmaljohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schmaljohn families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmaljohn's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schmaljohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmaljohn 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 Schmaljohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmaljohn. 100% of Schmaljohn men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Schmaljohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Schmaljohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaljohn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schmaljohn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schmaljohn. For the veterans among your Schmaljohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaljohn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Schmaljohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schmaljohn in 1970 was 55, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmaljohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmaljohn 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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