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Schmierbach Family History

Schmierbach 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: Schwebach, Cumberbatch, Schwalbach, Achenbach, Schlabach, Scherbarth

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Where is the Schmierbach family from?

You can see how Schmierbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmierbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmierbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schmierbach families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmierbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmierbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmierbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmierbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmierbach. 63% of Schmierbach 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Schmierbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmierbach 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schmierbach. 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 Schmierbach. For the veterans among your Schmierbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmierbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Schmierbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schmierbach in 1965 was 58, and 87 in 2000.

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