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Schmalfeldt Family History

Schmalfeldt 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: Schlotfeldt, Schoenfeldt, Saalfeld, Schoenfeld, Schaffert, Schaufele

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Where is the Schmalfeldt family from?

You can see how Schmalfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmalfeldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmalfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Schmalfeldt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmalfeldt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schmalfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmalfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmalfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmalfeldt. 50% of Schmalfeldt men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Schmalfeldt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmalfeldt were Gardener and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmalfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalfeldt 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Schmalfeldt. 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 191 military records available for the last name Schmalfeldt. For the veterans among your Schmalfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalfeldt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schmalfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schmalfeldt in 1952 was 40, and 56 in 2004.

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