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Schmeisser Family History

Schmeisser Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German smīzen ‘to spread or smear to strike to hit’ hence an occupational name for a painter or plasterer or for a miner using a pickaxe.

South German: nickname for a ruffian of the same etymology as above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schmeisser family from?

You can see how Schmeisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schmeisser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmeisser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmeisser families in 1891.
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What did your Schmeisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmeisser. 30% of Schmeisser men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Schmeisser women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmeisser were Painter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmeisser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schmeisser. For the veterans among your Schmeisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeisser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schmeisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schmeisser in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

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