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Schmittou Family History

Schmittou Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Schmettau or Schmettow (or perhaps of their very rare variant Schmittau): unexplained.

The surname Schmittou is found mainly in TN.

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


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Where is the Schmittou family from?

You can see how Schmittou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmittou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Schmittou families living in Tennessee. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schmittou's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Schmittou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmittou 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 Schmittou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmittou. 61% of Schmittou men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schmittou women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmittou were Salesman and Factory Worker.

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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
    61%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Electrician
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Factory Worker
    50%

What Schmittou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Schmittou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmittou 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schmittou. 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 585 military records available for the last name Schmittou. For the veterans among your Schmittou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmittou lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schmittou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schmittou in 1947 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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