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Schimetz Family History

Schimetz 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, Schiltz, Schimek, Schimel

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Where is the Schimetz family from?

You can see how Schimetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schimetz family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schimetz's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Schimetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schimetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schimetz. 100% of Schimetz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Schimetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Schimetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimetz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schimetz. 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 Schimetz. For the veterans among your Schimetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schimetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schimetz in 1964 was 82, and 36 in 2004.

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