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Schmutte Family History

Schmutte 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: Schutte, Schutter, Schmutz, Schutts, Schatte, Schulte, Schmitter

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Where is the Schmutte family from?

You can see how Schmutte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmutte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmutte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schmutte families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schmutte's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schmutte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmutte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmutte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hw were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmutte. 59% of Schmutte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schmutte women worked as a Hw. .

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hw
    100%
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What Schmutte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Schmutte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmutte 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Schmutte. 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 141 military records available for the last name Schmutte. For the veterans among your Schmutte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmutte lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schmutte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schmutte in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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