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Schmittinger Family History

Schmittinger 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, Schillinger, Schirtzinger, Hittinger, Schlesinger

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Where is the Schmittinger family from?

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

What did your Schmittinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmittinger. 100% of Schmittinger 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Schmittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmittinger 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Schmittinger. 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 129 military records available for the last name Schmittinger. For the veterans among your Schmittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmittinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schmittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schmittinger in 1962 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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