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Schmehl Family History

Schmehl Surname Meaning

North German: perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman related to Schmel, a kind of fish.

German: possibly from a Germanized form of an Old Slavic personal name based on the adjective mil ‘gentle, dear’ with fused particle s.

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


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Where is the Schmehl family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmehl. 24% of Schmehl men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Schmehl women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmehl were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Gold Cutter
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schmehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmehl 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Schmehl. 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 Schmehl. For the veterans among your Schmehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmehl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schmehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schmehl in 1953 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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