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Schmalenbach Family History

Schmalenbach Surname 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: Schwalbach, Schwarzenbach, Schanzenbach, Schwebach, Achenbach

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Where is the Schmalenbach family from?

You can see how Schmalenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmalenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmalenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Schmalenbach families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmalenbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schmalenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmalenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Schmalenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmalenbach 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schmalenbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Schmalenbach. For the veterans among your Schmalenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmalenbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schmalenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schmalenbach in 1957 was 55, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmalenbach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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