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Schmelzinger Family History

Schmelzinger 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: Scherzinger, Schellinger, Schlesinger, Schlinger, Schmelzer

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Where is the Schmelzinger family from?

You can see how Schmelzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmelzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmelzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schmelzinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmelzinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schmelzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmelzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmelzinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Schmelzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmelzinger 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Schmelzinger. 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 46 military records available for the last name Schmelzinger. For the veterans among your Schmelzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmelzinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schmelzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schmelzinger in 1968 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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