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Shmelzer Family History

Shmelzer 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: Schmelzer, Hoelzer, Smetzer, Selzer, Stelzer, Schmelter, Sheler

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Where is the Shmelzer family from?

You can see how Shmelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmelzer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shmelzer families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shmelzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shmelzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmelzer 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 54 census records available for the last name Shmelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmelzer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shmelzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shmelzer. For the veterans among your Shmelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmelzer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Shmelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shmelzer in 1977 was 73, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmelzer 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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