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Schmersahl Family History

Schmersahl 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: Scherschel, Schmehl, Schmahl, Schmuhl, Schmeisser, Scherman

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Where is the Schmersahl family from?

You can see how Schmersahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmersahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmersahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schmersahl families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schmersahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmersahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmersahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmersahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmersahl. 43% of Schmersahl men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Schmersahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Schmersahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmersahl 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Schmersahl. 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 183 military records available for the last name Schmersahl. For the veterans among your Schmersahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmersahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schmersahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schmersahl in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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