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Schminski Family History

Schminski 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: Sieminski, Schminke, Slominski, Suminski, Choinski, Siminski

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Where is the Schminski family from?

You can see how Schminski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schminski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schminski families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schminski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schminski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schminski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schminski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schminski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schminski. 100% of Schminski 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 158 census records available for the last name Schminski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schminski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schminski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schminski. For the veterans among your Schminski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schminski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Schminski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schminski in 1976 was 88, and 56 in 2002.

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