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Shmied Family History

Shmied 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: Schmied, Shield, Shier, Chmiel, Schied, Smid, Semien, Shie, Shiel

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Shmied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmied 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shmied. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shmied. For the veterans among your Shmied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmied lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Shmied life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shmied in 1977 was 81, and 85 in 1979.

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