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Schmeiser Name Meaning

Altered form of Schmeisser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schmeisser, Schrider, Schweizer, Schmeltzer, Schneiter, Schmelter

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Where is the Schmeiser family from?

You can see how Schmeiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmeiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmeiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Schmeiser families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmeiser's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Schmeiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schmeiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schmeiser. 100% of Schmeiser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmeiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeiser 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Schmeiser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 600 military records available for the last name Schmeiser. For the veterans among your Schmeiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeiser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schmeiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schmeiser in 1954 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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