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Schmeck Family History

Schmeck Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a gourmet from Middle High German smecken ‘to taste indulge’.

Germanized form of Sorbian Smějk: nickname from Lower Sorbian smějk ‘laugher’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schmeck family from?

You can see how Schmeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Schmeck family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schmeck families in 1911.
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What did your Schmeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmeck. 30% of Schmeck men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Schmeck women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmeck were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Knitter
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Schmeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeck 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Schmeck. 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 543 military records available for the last name Schmeck. For the veterans among your Schmeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schmeck in 1964 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeck 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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