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Schmit Family History

Schmit Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Schmidt and Smit.

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


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Where is the Schmit family from?

You can see how Schmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Schmit families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schmit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmit 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 Schmit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmit. 23% of Schmit men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Schmit women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmit were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Schmit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Schmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmit 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmit. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schmit. For the veterans among your Schmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmit lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schmit in 1946 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmit 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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