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Schmeigel Family History

Schmeigel 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: Schlegel, Schweiger, Schmechel, Schleiger, Scheibel, Schwegel

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Where is the Schmeigel family from?

You can see how Schmeigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeigel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schmeigel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schmeigel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmeigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeigel 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 23 census records available for the last name Schmeigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeigel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schmeigel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schmeigel. For the veterans among your Schmeigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeigel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Schmeigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schmeigel in 1975 was 73, and 86 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmeigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeigel 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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