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Schmechel Family History

Schmechel Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Schmechel family from?

You can see how Schmechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmechel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmechel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schmechel families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schmechel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmechel families in 1880.
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What did your Schmechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schmechel. 100% of Schmechel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Schmechel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmechel 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Schmechel. 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 291 military records available for the last name Schmechel. For the veterans among your Schmechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmechel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schmechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schmechel in 1960 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmechel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmechel 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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