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Schmauder Family History

Schmauder Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): probably an agent derivative of schmaudeln ‘to smile’. The name occurs mostly in Württemberg.

North German: probably a nickname from Middle Low German smūden ‘to roast or feel hot’ (see Schmude).

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


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Where is the Schmauder family from?

You can see how Schmauder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmauder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmauder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Schmauder families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schmauder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmauder families in 1880.
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What did your Schmauder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmauder. 35% of Schmauder men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schmauder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmauder were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmauder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmauder 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Schmauder. 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 168 military records available for the last name Schmauder. For the veterans among your Schmauder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmauder lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schmauder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schmauder in 1951 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmauder 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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