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Schimmel Family History

Schimmel Name Meaning

German and Dutch: nickname for a man with gray or white hair from Middle High German Middle Dutch schimel a term used to denote both mildew and a white or dapple gray horse. Old High German forms are not found and the semantic development is not entirely clear. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Schimmel ‘mildew’ imposed by a non-Jewish government official. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of the personal name Shimon (see Simon ).

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

Similar surnames: Schemmel, Schimmer, Himmel, Schindel, Shimmel, Schwimmer, Schimel

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Where is the Schimmel family from?

You can see how Schimmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimmel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schimmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schimmel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimmel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schimmel families in 1840.

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What did your Schimmel ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
21%
Laborer
20%
Salesman
12%
Clerk
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer
12%
Housewife
11%
Bookkeeper
8%
Housekeeper
8%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schimmel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schimmel. For the veterans among your Schimmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Schimmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimmel 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schimmel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schimmel. For the veterans among your Schimmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimmel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schimmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schimmel in 1944 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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