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Schellsmidt Family History

Schellsmidt Name 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: Schelling, Schmidt, Scheidt, Schellin, Schilling, Schellhorn

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Where is the Schellsmidt family from?

You can see how Schellsmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellsmidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schellsmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schellsmidt families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schellsmidt's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Schellsmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schellsmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schellsmidt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schellsmidt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Schellsmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellsmidt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schellsmidt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Schellsmidt. For the veterans among your Schellsmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellsmidt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Schellsmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schellsmidt in 1970 was 77, and 73 in 1999.

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