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Schmiedeke Family History

Schmiedeke 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, Schmieder, Schmiedel, Schmidtke, Schminke, Schmiege

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Where is the Schmiedeke family from?

You can see how Schmiedeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmiedeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmiedeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schmiedeke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schmiedeke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmiedeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmiedeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmiedeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmiedeke. 43% of Schmiedeke 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%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Schmiedeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Schmiedeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmiedeke 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Schmiedeke. 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 154 military records available for the last name Schmiedeke. For the veterans among your Schmiedeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmiedeke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schmiedeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schmiedeke in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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