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Schmits Family History

Schmits Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Smit or Schmidt.

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


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Where is the Schmits family from?

You can see how Schmits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schmits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Schmits families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schmits's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schmits families in 1911.
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What did your Schmits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmits. 22% of Schmits men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Schmits women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmits were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schmits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmits 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Schmits. 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 534 military records available for the last name Schmits. For the veterans among your Schmits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schmits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schmits in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmits 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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