Origins of the Schmitt surname

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    In 1921, most Schmitts lived in london

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    1,800 Schmitt Travel & migration records
    800 Schmitts found in all Census records

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Schmitts

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    Common female occupations for Schmitts in 1921

    Governess

    9

    General Servant Domestic

    7

    Assisting In The Business

    4

    Barmaid

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Common male occupations for Schmitts in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    60

    Farm Hands

    38

    Tinsmiths

    37

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    32

    General Farmers

    28

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