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Schmutzer Family History

Schmutzer 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: Schmotzer, Schmitzer, Schmutzler, Schutter, Schwitzer, Schmutz

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Where is the Schmutzer family from?

You can see how Schmutzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmutzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schmutzer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schmutzer families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schmutzer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schmutzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmutzer 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 Schmutzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmutzer. 25% of Schmutzer men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Schmutzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmutzer were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waiter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Schmutzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Schmutzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmutzer 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Schmutzer. 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 269 military records available for the last name Schmutzer. For the veterans among your Schmutzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmutzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schmutzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schmutzer in 1952 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmutzer 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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