Emil Schmidt (1899–1982)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1982
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Emil Schmidt born? 1899.
When did Emil Schmidt die? 1982.
Life story
Emil Schmidt (1899–1982) was born in 1899, and died in 1982, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Emil's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Emil's life.
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The world Emil lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Emil Schmidt
When was Emil Schmidt born?
Emil Schmidt was born in 1899.
When did Emil Schmidt die?
Emil Schmidt died in 1982.
How old was Emil Schmidt at the time of death?
Emil Schmidt was about 83 years old.
Where is Emil Schmidt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Emil's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Emil Schmidt was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Emil was born.
Who was president when Emil Schmidt died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Emil died.
What generation was Emil Schmidt part of?
Born in 1899, Emil Schmidt was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Emil Schmidt's lifetime?
During Emil's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Emil Schmidt?
Federal censuses taken during Emil's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1899
Death
1982
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