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Schmidlin Name Meaning

South German: from an Alemannic diminutive of Middle High German smit ‘blacksmith’ probably denoting a blacksmith who was the son of a blacksmith.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schmidt, Scheidler, Schilling, Scheid, Schild, Schmalz, Schmeling

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Where is the Schmidlin family from?

You can see how Schmidlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmidlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmidlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Schmidlin families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Schmidlin's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmidlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmidlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmidlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmidlin. 20% of Schmidlin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schmidlin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmidlin were Painter and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmidlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmidlin 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Schmidlin. 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 919 military records available for the last name Schmidlin. For the veterans among your Schmidlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmidlin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schmidlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schmidlin in 1957 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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