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Schmelter Family History

Schmelter Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a smelter from an agent derivative of Middle Low German smelten ‘to smelt metal’.

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


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Where is the Schmelter family from?

You can see how Schmelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmelter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmelter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Schmelter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schmelter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmelter families in 1880.
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What did your Schmelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmelter. 46% of Schmelter men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Schmelter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmelter were Operator and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • None
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmelter 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Schmelter. 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 487 military records available for the last name Schmelter. For the veterans among your Schmelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmelter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schmelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schmelter in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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