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Schmetz Family History

Schmetz 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: Schuetz, Schmeltz, Schwetz, Schmutz, Schmelz, Schmitz, Scheetz

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Where is the Schmetz family from?

You can see how Schmetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmetz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schmetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schmetz families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schmetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmetz 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 Schmetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmetz. 25% of Schmetz men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Schmetz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmetz were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Dancer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schmetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmetz 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Schmetz. 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 263 military records available for the last name Schmetz. For the veterans among your Schmetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmetz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Schmetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schmetz in 1967 was 51, and 62 in 1995.

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