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Schmeitzer Family History

Schmeitzer 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: Schmitzer, Schweitzer, Schmeltzer, Schwitzer, Schmeisser, Schmotzer

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Where is the Schmeitzer family from?

You can see how Schmeitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schmeitzer families living in South Carolina. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schmeitzer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Schmeitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeitzer 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 Schmeitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmeitzer. 45% of Schmeitzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Schmeitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Schmeitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeitzer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Schmeitzer. 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 53 military records available for the last name Schmeitzer. For the veterans among your Schmeitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeitzer lifespan?

Average Schmeitzer life expectancy in 1972 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmeitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeitzer 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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