This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shmidheiser family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shmidheiser Family History

Shmidheiser 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: Davidheiser, Emenheiser, Leitheiser, Hochheiser, Shideler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shmidheiser family from?

You can see how Shmidheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmidheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shmidheiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shmidheiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shmidheiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmidheiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shmidheiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Shmidheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmidheiser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shmidheiser

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Shmidheiser. 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.

View all Shmidheiser immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Shmidheiser. For the veterans among your Shmidheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shmidheiser military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shmidheiser family history

Discover More

What is the average Shmidheiser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Shmidheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shmidheiser in 1962 was 84, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shmidheiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmidheiser 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shmidheiser family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial