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Schmieg Family History

Schmieg Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schmiege

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


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Where is the Schmieg family from?

You can see how Schmieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmieg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmieg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Schmieg families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmieg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schmieg families in 1891.
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What did your Schmieg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmieg. 32% of Schmieg men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schmieg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmieg were Shipping Clerk and Housekeeping.

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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
    32%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Dress Maker
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housekeeping
    25%

What Schmieg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmieg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmieg 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Schmieg. 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 564 military records available for the last name Schmieg. For the veterans among your Schmieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmieg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schmieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schmieg in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmieg 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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