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Schmagel Family History

Schmagel 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: Schlagel, Schrage, Schlager, Schlegel, Schabel, Schager, Schwager

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Where is the Schmagel family from?

You can see how Schmagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmagel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmagel family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schmagel's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Schmagel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmagel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmagel. 100% of Schmagel men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Schmagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmagel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schmagel. 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 122 military records available for the last name Schmagel. For the veterans among your Schmagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmagel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Schmagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schmagel in 1978 was 82, and 77 in 1999.

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