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Schmitzel Family History

Schmitzel 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: Schmitzer, Schwitzer, Schmotzer, Schnitzer, Schatzel, Schmitter

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmitzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Schmitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmitzel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schmitzel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schmitzel. For the veterans among your Schmitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmitzel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Schmitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schmitzel in 1975 was 80, and 92 in 1985.

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