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Schmelzing Family History

Schmelzing 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: Schmeling, Schelling, Schmaling, Schilling, Schooling, Schelin

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Schmelzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmelzing 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schmelzing. 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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There are 149 military records available for the last name Schmelzing. For the veterans among your Schmelzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmelzing lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Schmelzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schmelzing in 1983 was 83, and 61 in 1986.

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