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Schmeling Family History

Schmeling Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German smal ‘narrow slight thin’.

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


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Where is the Schmeling family from?

You can see how Schmeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 48 Schmeling families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schmeling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmeling families in 1880.
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What did your Schmeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmeling. 29% of Schmeling men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Schmeling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmeling were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Schmeling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schmeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeling 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Schmeling. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Schmeling. For the veterans among your Schmeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schmeling in 1957 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeling 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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