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Schmatzhagen Family History

Schmatzhagen 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: Schatzman, Schlotzhauer, Schlotthauer, Schmotzer, Schraufnagel

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Where is the Schmatzhagen family from?

You can see how Schmatzhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmatzhagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmatzhagen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmatzhagen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmatzhagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmatzhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmatzhagen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schmatzhagen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Schmatzhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmatzhagen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schmatzhagen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schmatzhagen. For the veterans among your Schmatzhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmatzhagen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Schmatzhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schmatzhagen in 1976 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

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