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Schmadel Family History

Schmadel Name 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: Schadel, Schmader, Schindel, Schade, Schabel, Schader, Schmadeke

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Where is the Schmadel family from?

You can see how Schmadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmadel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmadel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Schmadel families living in Indiana. This was about 51% of all the recorded Schmadel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schmadel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmadel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmadel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmadel. 43% of Schmadel men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Schmadel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Schmadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmadel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Schmadel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 837 military records available for the last name Schmadel. For the veterans among your Schmadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmadel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Schmadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schmadel in 1963 was 69, and 44 in 2001.

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