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Schmook Family History

Schmook 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: Schmock, Schook, Schrock, Schoor, Schmuck, Schmoll, Schoof, Schock

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Where is the Schmook family from?

You can see how Schmook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmook family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schmook families living in Texas. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schmook's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Schmook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmook 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 Schmook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmook. 23% of Schmook men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Schmook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Schmook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmook 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Schmook. 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 206 military records available for the last name Schmook. For the veterans among your Schmook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmook lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schmook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schmook in 1956 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmook 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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