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Schmader Name Meaning

Altered form of German Schmauder .

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


Similar surnames: Schmauder, Schrader, Schader, Schlader, Scharer, Schauer, Schafer

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Where is the Schmader family from?

You can see how Schmader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmader family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schmader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schmader families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schmader's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schmader families in 1880.
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What did your Schmader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmader. 26% of Schmader men worked as a Miner and 34% of Schmader women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmader were Partner and Lodginghouse Keeper. .

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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

  • Miner
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Partner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmader 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Schmader. 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 386 military records available for the last name Schmader. For the veterans among your Schmader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmader lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schmader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schmader in 1950 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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