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Schmaker Family History

Schmaker 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: Schomaker, Schmoker, Schumaker, Schmader, Schlager, Schnake, Schauer

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Where is the Schmaker family from?

You can see how Schmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schmaker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schmaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmaker. 50% of Schmaker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schmaker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmaker were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Schmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaker 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Schmaker. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schmaker. For the veterans among your Schmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Schmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schmaker in 1965 was 55, and 83 in 2000.

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