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Schottmiller Family History

Schottmiller 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: Schiller, Schoeller, Schuttler, Bottemiller, Schoettler, Scholler

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Where is the Schottmiller family from?

You can see how Schottmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schottmiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schottmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schottmiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schottmiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schottmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schottmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schottmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schottmiller. 100% of Schottmiller men worked as a Janitor. .

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Schottmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schottmiller 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Schottmiller. 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 133 military records available for the last name Schottmiller. For the veterans among your Schottmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schottmiller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Schottmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schottmiller in 1965 was 69, and 77 in 1999.

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