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Schmedake Family History

Schmedake 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: Schmadeke, Schmidtke, Schuelke, Schnake, Schminke, Schwebke, Schweda

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Where is the Schmedake family from?

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

What did your Schmedake ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Schmedake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmedake 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schmedake. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schmedake. For the veterans among your Schmedake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmedake lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Schmedake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schmedake in 1977 was 84, and 75 in 1998.

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