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Schelmety Family History

Schelmety 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: Schley, Schelle, Schermer, Shelley, Scheler, Scheller, Schemmel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelmety 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 Schelmety ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Schelmety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelmety 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Schelmety. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Schelmety. For the veterans among your Schelmety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelmety lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Schelmety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schelmety in 1970 was 57, and 87 in 2000.

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