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Schmalensee Family History

Schmalensee 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: Schlenker, Schlender, Schmalzried, Schmadeke, Scalese, Schlesser

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Where is the Schmalensee family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmalensee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schmalensee ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Schmalensee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalensee 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schmalensee. 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 132 military records available for the last name Schmalensee. For the veterans among your Schmalensee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalensee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Schmalensee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schmalensee in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

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