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Schmucker Family History

Schmucker Surname Meaning

South German (also Schmücker): variable nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German smucken ‘to cuddle to kiss’;

‘to withdraw’; ‘to dress dress up adorn’.

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


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You can see how Schmucker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmucker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmucker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Schmucker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmucker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmucker families in 1891.
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What did your Schmucker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schmucker. 100% of Schmucker women worked as a Household Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmucker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schmucker. For the veterans among your Schmucker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmucker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schmucker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schmucker in 1947 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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