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Scmitt Family History

Scmitt 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: Schmitt, Smith, Schott, Scutt, Schlitt, Schmidt, Splitt, Smit, Scott

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Where is the Scmitt family from?

You can see how Scmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scmitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scmitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scmitt families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Scmitt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scmitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scmitt 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 Scmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scmitt. 100% of Scmitt men worked as a Farming and 100% of Scmitt women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Scmitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Scmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scmitt 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Scmitt. 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 45 military records available for the last name Scmitt. For the veterans among your Scmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scmitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Scmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scmitt in 1966 was 57, and 31 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scmitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scmitt 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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