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Schmieding Family History

Schmieding Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Schmidt.

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


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Where is the Schmieding family from?

You can see how Schmieding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmieding family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmieding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schmieding family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmieding's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schmieding families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmieding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schmieding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmieding. 50% of Schmieding men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schmieding women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmieding were Truck Driver 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Schmieding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmieding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmieding 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Schmieding. 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 456 military records available for the last name Schmieding. For the veterans among your Schmieding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmieding lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schmieding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schmieding in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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