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Schmaus Family History

Schmaus Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a notable eater. While Schmaus originally meant ‘unclean food’ it was upgraded in meaning to ‘feast’ through the 16th century student jargon.

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


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Where is the Schmaus family from?

You can see how Schmaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schmaus families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schmaus's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Schmaus families in 1891.
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What did your Schmaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmaus. 23% of Schmaus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schmaus women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Schmaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaus 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Schmaus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schmaus. For the veterans among your Schmaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Schmaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schmaus in 1957 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmaus 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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