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Schitter Family History

Schitter 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: Schutter, Schetter, Schlitter, Schmitter, Schimmer, Schiffer

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Where is the Schitter family from?

You can see how Schitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schitter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schitter families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schitter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schitter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schitter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schitter. 37% of Schitter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schitter women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Employer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Schitter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Schitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schitter 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Schitter. 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 113 military records available for the last name Schitter. For the veterans among your Schitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schitter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schitter in 1966 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

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