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Schmitterer Family History

Schmitterer 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: Schmitter, Schmierer, Schmidtberger, Schierer, Schlitter, Schmitzer

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Where is the Schmitterer family from?

You can see how Schmitterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmitterer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schmitterer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schmitterer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmitterer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmitterer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Schmitterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmitterer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schmitterer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schmitterer. For the veterans among your Schmitterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmitterer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Schmitterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schmitterer in 1967 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmitterer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmitterer 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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