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Schmincke Family History

Schmincke 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: Schminke, Schmick, Schmidtke, Schinke, Schlick, Schrick, Schmuck

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Where is the Schmincke family from?

You can see how Schmincke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmincke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmincke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schmincke families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schmincke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmincke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmincke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmincke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmincke. 34% of Schmincke men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Schmincke women 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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Schmincke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Schmincke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmincke 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Schmincke. 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 207 military records available for the last name Schmincke. For the veterans among your Schmincke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmincke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schmincke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schmincke in 1964 was 62, and 76 in 2003.

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