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Schmieder Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schmied with the addition of the agent suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Scheiber, Scheider, Schilder, Schmitter, Schnieder, Schiefer

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Where is the Schmieder family from?

You can see how Schmieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmieder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schmieder families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schmieder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schmieder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmieder 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 Schmieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmieder. 15% of Schmieder men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Schmieder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmieder were Manager and Saleslady. .

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schmieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmieder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schmieder. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schmieder. For the veterans among your Schmieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmieder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schmieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schmieder in 1959 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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