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Schmigel Family History

Schmigel 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: Schlegel, Chmiel, Schmiege, Scheibel, Schwegel, Scheidel, Schmied

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Where is the Schmigel family from?

You can see how Schmigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmigel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmigel family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schmigel's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Schmigel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmigel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmigel. 67% of Schmigel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Plumber
    34%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Schmigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmigel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Schmigel. 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 54 military records available for the last name Schmigel. For the veterans among your Schmigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmigel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schmigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schmigel in 1947 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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