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Schmauch Family History

Schmauch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schmock from Middle High German smouch ‘smoke’.

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


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Where is the Schmauch family from?

You can see how Schmauch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmauch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmauch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schmauch families living in Kentucky. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schmauch's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmauch families in 1880.
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What did your Schmauch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmauch. 25% of Schmauch men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schmauch women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmauch were Electrician and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Pattern Maker
    17%
  • Electrician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Private Secretary
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Schmauch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Schmauch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmauch 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Schmauch. 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 396 military records available for the last name Schmauch. For the veterans among your Schmauch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmauch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schmauch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schmauch in 1961 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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