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Schmiel Family History

Schmiel 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: Chmiel, Schmied, Schiel, Schmier, Schmieg, Schimmel, Schier, Schmoll

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Where is the Schmiel family from?

You can see how Schmiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schmiel families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schmiel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schmiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmiel. 31% of Schmiel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schmiel women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Schmiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmiel 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Schmiel. 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 370 military records available for the last name Schmiel. For the veterans among your Schmiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Schmiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schmiel in 1962 was 53, and 79 in 2002.

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