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Schmitka Family History

Schmitka 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: Schminke, Schmick, Schmitz, Schmit, Schmitt, Schmith, Schmidtke

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Where is the Schmitka family from?

You can see how Schmitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmitka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmitka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schmitka families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmitka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schmitka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmitka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmitka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Schmitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmitka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Schmitka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schmitka. For the veterans among your Schmitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmitka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Schmitka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schmitka in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 1992.

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