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Schmey Family History

Schmey 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: Schley, Schrey, Schey, Schmer, Schei, Schnee, Schoen, Scher, Scheer

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Where is the Schmey family from?

You can see how Schmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schmey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schmey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Schmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmey 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Schmey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Schmey. For the veterans among your Schmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Schmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schmey in 1974 was 81, and 91 in 1986.

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