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Schmeichel Family History

Schmeichel Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a flatterer from Middle High German smeichen ‘to flatter’. Compare Smikle.

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


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Where is the Schmeichel family from?

You can see how Schmeichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeichel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeichel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schmeichel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schmeichel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmeichel families in 1880.
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What did your Schmeichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmeichel. 46% of Schmeichel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schmeichel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmeichel were Labor and Housework.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Schmeichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmeichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeichel 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Schmeichel. 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 529 military records available for the last name Schmeichel. For the veterans among your Schmeichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeichel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schmeichel in 1959 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeichel 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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