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Schmisel Family History

Schmisel 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: Schisel, Chmiel, Schissel, Scheibel, Scheidel, Schmied, Schmiedel

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Where is the Schmisel family from?

You can see how Schmisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmisel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmisel family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmisel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schmisel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmisel. 100% of Schmisel women worked as an Office 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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What Schmisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Schmisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmisel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schmisel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schmisel. For the veterans among your Schmisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmisel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1986, in the United States, Schmisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schmisel in 1962 was 69, and 95 in 1986.

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