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Schmidtke Name Meaning

German: diminutive of Schmidt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schmadeke, Schmith, Schmitz, Schmid, Schmit, Schmidlin, Schmitt

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Where is the Schmidtke family from?

You can see how Schmidtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmidtke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmidtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Schmidtke families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schmidtke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmidtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmidtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmidtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmidtke. 25% of Schmidtke men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Schmidtke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmidtke were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schmidtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmidtke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmidtke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schmidtke. For the veterans among your Schmidtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmidtke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schmidtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schmidtke in 1953 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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