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Schmeing Family History

Schmeing 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: Schmeling, Schwing, Schein, Schlein, Schimming, Schmiesing, Schwein

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Where is the Schmeing family from?

You can see how Schmeing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schmeing families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schmeing's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schmeing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmeing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmeing. 50% of Schmeing women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Schmeing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Schmeing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeing 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Schmeing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Schmeing. For the veterans among your Schmeing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schmeing in 1964 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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