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Schmittling Family History

Schmittling Surname 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: Schilling, Schmidlin, Schmiesing, Schmeling, Schierling, Schickling

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Where is the Schmittling family from?

You can see how Schmittling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmittling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Schmittling families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schmittling's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmittling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmittling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schmittling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmittling. 60% of Schmittling men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schmittling women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Core Maker
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Schmittling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Schmittling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmittling 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schmittling. 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 100 military records available for the last name Schmittling. For the veterans among your Schmittling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmittling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schmittling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schmittling in 1964 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmittling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmittling 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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