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Shmidt Family History

Shmidt 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: Schmidt, Smidt, Sumida, Scheidt, Smid, Smit, Shilt, Schmit, Schmitt

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Where is the Shmidt family from?

You can see how Shmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmidt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shmidt families living in Leicestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shmidt's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Shmidt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmidt 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 Shmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shmidt. 20% of Shmidt men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Shmidt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shmidt were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

What Shmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmidt 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Shmidt. 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 430 military records available for the last name Shmidt. For the veterans among your Shmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmidt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shmidt in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shmidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmidt 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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