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Schmelz Family History

Schmelz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schmeltz.

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


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Where is the Schmelz family from?

You can see how Schmelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmelz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmelz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Schmelz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmelz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmelz families in 1891.
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What did your Schmelz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmelz. 29% of Schmelz men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Schmelz women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmelz were Mechanic and Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Helper
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schmelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmelz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmelz. 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 Schmelz. For the veterans among your Schmelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmelz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schmelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schmelz in 1962 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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