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Schmidtman Family History

Schmidtman 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: Scheideman, Schiffman, Schlotman, Schmidt, Schliesman, Christman

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Where is the Schmidtman family from?

You can see how Schmidtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmidtman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmidtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schmidtman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schmidtman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schmidtman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmidtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmidtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmidtman. 25% of Schmidtman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schmidtman 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Schmidtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmidtman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Schmidtman. 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 213 military records available for the last name Schmidtman. For the veterans among your Schmidtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmidtman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Schmidtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schmidtman in 1960 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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