Origins of the Schmitz surname
About the Schmitzes
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Interesting facts about Schmitz
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Schmitz surname. The oldest one dates back to 1782.
Who were Schmitzes most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Schmitzes.
What are the most common Schmitz first names?
Joannes
Petrus
Anna Maria
Catharina
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Common jobs for Schmitzes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Schmitzes in 1921
Clerks
3
Farmers Daughter
3
Living On Own Means
3
Private Means
3
Scholar At Home
3
Common male occupations for Schmitzes in 1921
Farm Hands
40
General Farmers
35
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
29
Tinsmiths
17
Salespersons
16
