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Schmoldt Family History

Schmoldt Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German smolt ‘tallow fat grease’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a chandler.

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


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Where is the Schmoldt family from?

You can see how Schmoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmoldt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmoldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Schmoldt families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Schmoldt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schmoldt families in 1880.
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What did your Schmoldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmoldt. 47% of Schmoldt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schmoldt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmoldt were Button Cutter and Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Button Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmoldt 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Schmoldt. 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 584 military records available for the last name Schmoldt. For the veterans among your Schmoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmoldt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Schmoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schmoldt in 1944 was 39, and 78 in 2003.

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