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Schmidlkofer Family History

Schmidlkofer Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria Austria): occupational name for a farmer who was also a blacksmith from a diminutive of Middle High German smit ‘smith’.

It combines the word for smith with the suffix -kofer, which is a variant of -hofer.

This naming convention suggests a dual role in the community, reflecting the crafting skills of blacksmithing alongside agricultural duties.

Such names were common in historical contexts, where professions often influenced surnames.

The root of the name indicates both the craft and the landownership associated with the individuals who held it.

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


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Where is the Schmidlkofer family from?

You can see how Schmidlkofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmidlkofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmidlkofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Schmidlkofer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmidlkofer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmidlkofer families in 1880.
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What did your Schmidlkofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmidlkofer. 56% of Schmidlkofer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schmidlkofer women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Schmidlkofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmidlkofer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schmidlkofer. 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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There are 182 military records available for the last name Schmidlkofer. For the veterans among your Schmidlkofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmidlkofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schmidlkofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schmidlkofer in 1965 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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