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Schmeh Family History

Schmeh 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: Schmehl, Schmer, Schei, Schnee, Schoen, Scher, Schach, Scheer, Schier

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Where is the Schmeh family from?

You can see how Schmeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Schmeh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmeh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schmeh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeh 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 218 census records available for the last name Schmeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeh 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Schmeh. 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 82 military records available for the last name Schmeh. For the veterans among your Schmeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schmeh in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmeh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeh 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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