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Schmahlenberger Family History

Schmahlenberger 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: Shallenberger, Schollenberger, Schellenberger, Schoenberger

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Where is the Schmahlenberger family from?

You can see how Schmahlenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmahlenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmahlenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Schmahlenberger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmahlenberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmahlenberger families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schmahlenberger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Schmahlenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmahlenberger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schmahlenberger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Schmahlenberger. For the veterans among your Schmahlenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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