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Scmidt Family History

Scmidt 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, Smidt, Sumida, Scheidt, Smid, Smit, Schildt, Schmit, Schmitt

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Where is the Scmidt family from?

You can see how Scmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scmidt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Scmidt families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Scmidt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scmidt 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 Scmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scmidt. 29% of Scmidt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Scmidt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scmidt were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

What Scmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scmidt 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Scmidt. 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 194 military records available for the last name Scmidt. For the veterans among your Scmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scmidt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Scmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scmidt in 1974 was 81, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scmidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scmidt 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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