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Schmider Family History

Schmider 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: Scheider, Schrider, Schmieder, Schnider, Schmier, Schmader, Scheiner

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Where is the Schmider family from?

You can see how Schmider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmider family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schmider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Schmider families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schmider's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmider 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 Schmider ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schmider. 100% of Schmider men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Schmider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmider 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmider. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schmider. For the veterans among your Schmider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmider lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schmider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schmider in 1962 was 83, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmider 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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