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Schmutter Family History

Schmutter 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: Schutter, Schmitter, Schetter, Schlueter, Schlotter, Schuster

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Where is the Schmutter family from?

You can see how Schmutter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmutter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmutter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schmutter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmutter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmutter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmutter 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmutter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmutter 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Schmutter. 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 37 military records available for the last name Schmutter. For the veterans among your Schmutter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmutter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Schmutter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schmutter in 1976 was 89, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmutter 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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