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Schmeltzer Family History

Schmeltzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schmelzer.

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


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Where is the Schmeltzer family from?

You can see how Schmeltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeltzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmeltzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schmeltzer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmeltzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmeltzer families in 1891.
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What did your Schmeltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmeltzer. 20% of Schmeltzer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Schmeltzer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmeltzer were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Schmeltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmeltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeltzer 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Schmeltzer. 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 Schmeltzer. For the veterans among your Schmeltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeltzer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schmeltzer in 1959 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeltzer 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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