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Shmit Family History

Shmit 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: Smit, Schmit, Shi, Smith, Shim, Shin, Suit, Sami, Heit, Samet

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Where is the Shmit family from?

You can see how Shmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shmit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Shmit family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shmit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shmit families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmit 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 Shmit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pleater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shmit. 100% of Shmit men worked as a Pleater.

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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

  • Pleater
    100%

What Shmit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Shmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmit 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Shmit. 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 92 military records available for the last name Shmit. For the veterans among your Shmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Shmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shmit in 1973 was 71, and 87 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shmit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmit 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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