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Schmierer Family History

Schmierer Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German smirer ‘flatterer’.

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


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Where is the Schmierer family from?

You can see how Schmierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmierer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmierer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Schmierer families living in Alberta. This was about 91% of all the recorded Schmierer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schmierer families in 1911.
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What did your Schmierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmierer. 34% of Schmierer men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Schmierer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmierer were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Schmierer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmierer 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Schmierer. 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 694 military records available for the last name Schmierer. For the veterans among your Schmierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmierer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schmierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schmierer in 1960 was 33, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmierer 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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