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Schmake Family History

Schmake 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: Schnake, Schwake, Schaake, Schake, Schlake, Schmale, Schrage, Schade

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Where is the Schmake family from?

You can see how Schmake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schmake families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Schmake's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schmake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmake ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schmake ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Schmake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmake 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schmake. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schmake. For the veterans among your Schmake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmake lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Schmake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schmake in 1966 was 58, and 71 in 1967.

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