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Schmittgens Family History

Schmittgens 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: Schmitter, Schwitters, Schlimgen, Schlitter, Schmitzer, Schildgen

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Where is the Schmittgens family from?

You can see how Schmittgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmittgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmittgens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schmittgens family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmittgens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schmittgens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmittgens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmittgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmittgens. 100% of Schmittgens women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Schmittgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmittgens 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schmittgens. 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 49 military records available for the last name Schmittgens. For the veterans among your Schmittgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmittgens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schmittgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schmittgens in 1963 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

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