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Schmuch Family History

Schmuch 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: Schmuck, Schmauch, Schuch, Schach, Schmutz, Schwoch, Schmuhl, Schuh

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Where is the Schmuch family from?

You can see how Schmuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmuch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmuch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schmuch families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schmuch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schmuch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmuch 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 Schmuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmuch. 45% of Schmuch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schmuch women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Schmuch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Schmuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmuch 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Schmuch. 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 117 military records available for the last name Schmuch. For the veterans among your Schmuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmuch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schmuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schmuch in 1968 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmuch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmuch 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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