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Schmanski Family History

Schmanski 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: Schimanski, Shemanski, Szymanski, Symanski, Sieminski, Romanski

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Where is the Schmanski family from?

You can see how Schmanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmanski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schmanski families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schmanski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schmanski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmanski. 31% of Schmanski men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Schmanski women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmanski were Credit Man and Waitress. .

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Credit Man
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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What Schmanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Schmanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmanski 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Schmanski. 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 108 military records available for the last name Schmanski. For the veterans among your Schmanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmanski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schmanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schmanski in 1964 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

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