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Schimmels Family History

Schimmels 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: Schimmel, Schimmer, Schemmel, Shimmel, Schimel, Himmel, Schindel

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Where is the Schimmels family from?

You can see how Schimmels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimmels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimmels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schimmels families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schimmels's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schimmels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimmels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schimmels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schimmels. 56% of Schimmels men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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What Schimmels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Schimmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimmels 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schimmels. 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 100 military records available for the last name Schimmels. For the veterans among your Schimmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimmels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schimmels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schimmels in 1963 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

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