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Shmitt Family History

Shmitt 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: Schmitt, Smith, Schlitt, Shutt, Schmidt, Hitt, Shott, Splitt, Smit

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Where is the Shmitt family from?

You can see how Shmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shmitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shmitt family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Shmitt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shmitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shmitt. 43% of Shmitt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shmitt women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Inspector
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmitt 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Shmitt. 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 111 military records available for the last name Shmitt. For the veterans among your Shmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Shmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shmitt in 1957 was 38, and 55 in 1999.

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