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Schmidenberg Family History

Schmidenberg 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: Schnakenberg, Schoenberg, Schulenberg, Seidenberg, Scheinberg

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Where is the Schmidenberg family from?

You can see how Schmidenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmidenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmidenberg family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schmidenberg's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmidenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmidenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmidenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmidenberg. 100% of Schmidenberg men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Schmidenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmidenberg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schmidenberg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schmidenberg. For the veterans among your Schmidenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmidenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Schmidenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schmidenberg in 1970 was 63, and 66 in 1979.

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