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Schelmetty Family History

Schelmetty 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: Chelette, Shetty, Schmeltz, Schlueter, Schley, Schlitt, Schelle

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Schelmetty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelmetty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schelmetty. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schelmetty. For the veterans among your Schelmetty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelmetty lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Schelmetty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schelmetty in 1997 was 24, and 10 in 2003.

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