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Schmizer Family History

Schmizer 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, Schmier, Scheiner, Scherzer, Schwitzer, Schier, Schmotzer

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Where is the Schmizer family from?

You can see how Schmizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmizer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schmizer families living in Illinois. This was about 91% of all the recorded Schmizer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schmizer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmizer 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 52 census records available for the last name Schmizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmizer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Schmizer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schmizer. For the veterans among your Schmizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmizer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmizer 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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