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Schmidgall Family History

Schmidgall Surname Meaning

German (Württemberg): distinguishing nickname composed of Middle High German smit ‘blacksmith’ + the personal name Gall

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


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Where is the Schmidgall family from?

You can see how Schmidgall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmidgall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmidgall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schmidgall families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schmidgall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmidgall families in 1880.
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What did your Schmidgall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmidgall. 30% of Schmidgall men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schmidgall women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmidgall were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Schmidgall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Schmidgall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmidgall 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Schmidgall. 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 329 military records available for the last name Schmidgall. For the veterans among your Schmidgall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmidgall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schmidgall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schmidgall in 1959 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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