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Chmidt Family History

Chmidt 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: Schmidt, Christ, Chmiel, Scheidt, Chait, Smidt, Schmit, Schmitt

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Where is the Chmidt family from?

You can see how Chmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chmidt families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chmidt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chmidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmidt. 27% of Chmidt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Chmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Chmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmidt 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Chmidt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 454 military records available for the last name Chmidt. For the veterans among your Chmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmidt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Chmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chmidt in 1968 was 81, and 90 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmidt 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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