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Schmeitzner Family History

Schmeitzner 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: Schmitzer, Schweitzer, Schmeltzer, Scheiner, Scheibner, Schwitzer

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Where is the Schmeitzner family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmeitzner 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 Schmeitzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmeitzner. 100% of Schmeitzner women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schmeitzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Schmeitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmeitzner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Schmeitzner. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schmeitzner. For the veterans among your Schmeitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmeitzner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Schmeitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schmeitzner in 1972 was 73, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmeitzner 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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