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Schmyser Family History

Schmyser 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: Schmeer, Schmoker, Schryver, Scheyer, Schuyler, Smyser, Schnyder

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Where is the Schmyser family from?

You can see how Schmyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmyser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schmyser families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmyser's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schmyser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmyser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmyser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Schmyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmyser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schmyser. 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 Schmyser. For the veterans among your Schmyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmyser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Schmyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schmyser in 1963 was 65, and 81 in 1990.

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