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Schimitz Family History

Schimitz 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: Schmitz, Schmutz, Schiltz, Schlitz, Schweitz, Schmit, Schmitt, Schmith, Schnitz, Schmits

154	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
33	Immigration Records
97	Census and Voter Lists
98	Member Trees

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Where is the Schimitz family from?

You can see how Schimitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schimitz families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schimitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schimitz families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimitz 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 Schimitz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 97 census records available for the last name Schimitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Schimitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Schimitz. For the veterans among your Schimitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimitz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Schimitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schimitz in 1976 was 70, and 34 in 1997.

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Schimitz Surname Meaning

Where is the Schimitz family from?

What Schimitz family records will you find?

What is the average Schimitz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Schimitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schimitz in 1976 was 70, and 34 in 1997.

Schimitz Family History

Schimitz Surname Meaning

393 record(s) for Schimitz

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Where is the Schimitz family from?

What Schimitz family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Schimitz lifespan?

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Schimitz Surname Meaning

393 record(s) for Schimitz

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Where is the Schimitz family from?

What Schimitz family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schimitz family history

What is the average Schimitz lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schimitz family tree

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