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Schmetter Family History

Schmetter 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: Schetter, Schmitter, Schmelter, Schuetter, Schutter, Schlotter

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Where is the Schmetter family from?

You can see how Schmetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Schmetter families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schmetter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmetter 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 Schmetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmetter. 100% of Schmetter men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Schmetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Schmetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmetter 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Schmetter. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schmetter. For the veterans among your Schmetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmetter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schmetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schmetter in 1963 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmetter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmetter 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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