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Schmitz Family History

Schmitz Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant or patronymic from Schmidt.

This surname is also common in Belgium (mainly Wallonia especially its German-speaking part).

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


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Where is the Schmitz family from?

You can see how Schmitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Schmitz families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schmitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmitz families in 1891.
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What did your Schmitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schmitz. 62% of Schmitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Domestic
    24%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Schmitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmitz 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmitz. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Schmitz. For the veterans among your Schmitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmitz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schmitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schmitz in 1952 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmitz 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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