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Schmidhofer Family History

Schmidhofer 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: Schmidlkofer, Schmidbauer, Schiffer, Scheidler, Schlichter, Schiefer

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Where is the Schmidhofer family from?

You can see how Schmidhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmidhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schmidhofer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmidhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmidhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmidhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Schmidhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmidhofer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Schmidhofer. 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 288 military records available for the last name Schmidhofer. For the veterans among your Schmidhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmidhofer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Schmidhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schmidhofer in 1983 was 96, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmidhofer 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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