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Schmiess Family History

Schmiess 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: Schiess, Schmiege, Schlies, Schmied, Schiessl, Schmier, Schmits

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Where is the Schmiess family from?

You can see how Schmiess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmiess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schmiess families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmiess's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Schmiess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmiess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmiess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmiess. 50% of Schmiess 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Schmiess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmiess 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schmiess. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schmiess. For the veterans among your Schmiess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmiess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Schmiess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schmiess in 1967 was 83, and 72 in 2000.

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