This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Schmeil family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Schmeil Family History

Schmeil Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schmehl, Schei, Schein, Schlein, Scheid, Schmoll, Schneid, Schmuhl

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Schmeil family from?

You can see how Schmeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schmeil families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schmeil's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schmeil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Schmeil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Schmeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schmeil

Passenger Lists

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Schmeil. 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.

View all Schmeil immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Schmeil. For the veterans among your Schmeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schmeil military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schmeil family history

Discover More

What is the average Schmeil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Schmeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schmeil in 1967 was 70, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmeil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeil 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schmeil family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial