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Schmeisser Name Meaning

German (Schmeisser): from an agent derivative of Middle High German smizen ‘to spread or smear’, ‘to strike’, hence an occupational name for a painter or plasterer, or for a miner using a pickaxe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schiesser, Schreiner, Schloesser, Scheiner, Schleifer, Schleimer

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Schmeisser Family Origin

Where is the Schmeisser family from?

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You can see how Schmeisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeisser families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schmeisser families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schmeisser's in the USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schmeisser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schmeisser Family Occupations

What did your Schmeisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Schmeisser occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Schmeisser's were Farmers. Farmer and Tobacco Commission were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Schmeisser.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Tobacco Commission

    50%

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

Schmeisser Historical Records

What Schmeisser family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schmeisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeisser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Schmeisser. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schmeisser. For the veterans among your Schmeisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Schmeisser Life Expectancy

What is the average Schmeisser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schmeisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schmeisser in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmeisser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeisser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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