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Schmeider Family History

Schmeider 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: Schneider, Scheider, Schleider, Schmeiser, Schreier, Scheiner

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Where is the Schmeider family from?

You can see how Schmeider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeider family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schmeider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Schmeider families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schmeider's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmeider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeider 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 Schmeider ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schmeider. 100% of Schmeider men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Schmeider women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Schmeider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Schmeider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeider 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmeider. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schmeider. For the veterans among your Schmeider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeider lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schmeider in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeider 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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