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Shmith Family History

Shmith 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: Smith, Schmith, Sheikh, Smitha, Seith, Smit, Stith, Schmitz, Haith

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Where is the Shmith family from?

You can see how Shmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shmith families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shmith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmith 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 Shmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shmith. 100% of Shmith men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmith 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Shmith. 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 118 military records available for the last name Shmith. For the veterans among your Shmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmith lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Shmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shmith in 1979 was 50, and 64 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmith 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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