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Schmidt Family History & Genealogy

71,004 biographies and 65 photos with the Schmidt last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Schmidt family members.

Schmidt Last Name History & Origin

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Name Origin

From the German word "Schmied" meaning "blacksmith" and/or "metalworker".

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Early Schmidts

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Anna Margaretha (Schmidt) Schallus was born in 1681 in Germany to Johann Nicholaus Schmitt and Anna Ursula Schmitt. They was in a relationship with Johann Heinrich Schallus, and had a child Sabastian Shallus. Anna Schallus died at age 50 years old in 1731. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Margaretha Schmidt.
Anna Margaret (Schmidt) Kuhn was born in 1712 in Schwarzburg, Thuringia Germany. She was in a relationship with Heinrich Kuhn, and had a child Han George Kuhn. Anna Kuhn died at age 60 years old on November 22, 1773 in Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Margaret Kuhn.
Marie Schmidt of Australia was born in 1797 to Dubroe Christo Schmidt. Marie Schmidt died at age 68 years old in 1865.
Michael Schmidt of Australia was born in 1800 to Andreas Schmidt and Marie Lovenz Schmidt. Michael Schmidt died at age 76 years old in 1876.
Johann Heinrich Schmidt of Australia was born in 1802 to Christoff Schmidt. Johann Schmidt died at age 77 years old in 1879.
Andrew Schmidt of Australia was born in 1806 to Leonard Schmidt and Appeline Cowlald Schmidt. Andrew Schmidt died at age 65 years old in 1871.
Philip Schmidt of Australia was born in 1807, and died at age 48 years old in 1855.
Wilhelmina Katterina Schmidt of Echuca Australia was born in 1808 to Gorschen Schmidt. Wilhelmina Schmidt died at age 76 years old in 1884 in Echuca.
William Schmidt of Ballarat Australia was born in 1809 to Carl Schmidt and Catherine Schmidt. He had siblings Jacob Schmidt and Hector Alan Schmidt. William Schmidt died at age 73 years old in 1882 in Ballarat.
George Frederick Schmidt of Maldon Australia was born in 1809, and died at age 79 years old in 1888 in Maldon.
John Schmidt of Rutherglen Australia was born in 1809, and died at age 78 years old in 1887 in Rutherglen.
Gottlob Schmidt of Hawthorn Australia was born in 1811 to Carl Schmidt. Gottlob Schmidt died at age 81 years old in 1892 in Hawthorn.

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Joan Louise (Schmidt) Fasano was born on November 27, 1965 in Brick Township, Ocean County, New Jersey United States. Joan Fasano got married to Christopher Joseph Fasano in 1987 in Brick Township, Ocean County, and has children Rachel Lynn Fasano, Danielle Lynn Marotta, and Christopher Fasano. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joan Louise Fasano.
Linda Elizabeth (Schmidt) Andrews was born on February 7, 1958 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States to Gordon Henry Schmidt and Thelma Elizabeth Schmidt, and has a brother John Edward Schmidt. She married Keith Dennis Andrews in 1980 in Doylestown, Bucks County and they later divorced in 1995 in Doylestown. Linda Andrews has children Katharine Elizabeth Kochanski, Courtney Renee Kay, and Ryan Keith Andrews. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linda Elizabeth Andrews.
John Edward Schmidt was born on May 18, 1955 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States to Gordon Henry Schmidt and Thelma Elizabeth Schmidt, and has a sister Linda Elizabeth Andrews. John Schmidt married Joanne Linda Schmidt in 1984 in Doylestown, Bucks County, and has children Wesley Robert Schmidt, Drew Edward Schmidt, and Jared Joseph Schmidt. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Edward Schmidt.
Gordon Henry Schmidt was born on September 22, 1931 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. He was married to Thelma Elizabeth Schmidt in 1954 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, and they were together until Gordon's death on May 23, 2023 at Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown 200 Veterans Lane, in Doylestown, Bucks County. He had children John Edward Schmidt and Linda Elizabeth Andrews. Gordon Schmidt was buried on May 30, 2023 at Doylestown Cemetery 215 E Court St, in Doylestown. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gordon Henry Schmidt.
Thelma Elizabeth Schmidt was born on July 16, 1933 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. She was married to Gordon Henry Schmidt in 1954 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, and they were together until Gordon's death on May 23, 2023 at Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown 200 Veterans Lane, in Doylestown, Bucks County. Thelma Schmidt has children John Edward Schmidt and Linda Elizabeth Andrews. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thelma Elizabeth Schmidt.
Jared Joseph Schmidt was born on April 20, 1995 at Doylestown Hospital 595 W. State St., in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States to Joanne Linda Schmidt and John Edward Schmidt, and has siblings Wesley Robert Schmidt and Drew Edward Schmidt. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jared Joseph Schmidt.
Joanne Linda (LaBar) Schmidt was born on July 31, 1960 in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania United States to Robert Cletus LaBar and Barbara Louise LaBar, and has a brother Richard Lee LaBar. Joanne Schmidt married John Edward Schmidt in 1984 in Doylestown, Bucks County, and has children Wesley Robert Schmidt, Drew Edward Schmidt, and Jared Joseph Schmidt. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joanne Linda Schmidt.
Drew Edward Schmidt was born on June 16, 1989 at Doylestown Hospital 595 W. State St., in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States to Joanne Linda Schmidt and John Edward Schmidt, and has siblings Wesley Robert Schmidt and Jared Joseph Schmidt. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Drew Edward Schmidt.
Wesley Robert Schmidt was born on July 16, 1987 at Doylestown Hospital 595 W. State St., in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States to Joanne Linda Schmidt and John Edward Schmidt, and has siblings Drew Edward Schmidt and Jared Joseph Schmidt. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wesley Robert Schmidt.
Esther Katherine (Schmidt) Soisson was born on July 2, 1927. She was married to Richard L Soisson, and had children Sandra Gunnells and Shirley Ann Soisson. Esther Soisson died at age 87 years old on February 23, 2015 in Millbrook, Alabama United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Esther Katherine (Schmidt) Soisson .
Louisa Margaret Elizabeth (Schmidt) Quarrell of Stawell, Northern Grampians Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1866 at Pleasant Creek, and died at age 73 years old in 1939 in Stawell.
Alice (Gordon) Schmidt of Prahran, City of Stonnington County, VIC Australia was born in 1879 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, and died at age 61 years old on April 22, 1941 in Prahran, City of Stonnington County.
Elmer C Schmidt of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on December 3, 1901, and died at age 90 years old on November 18, 1992.
Marguerite H. (Schmidt) Feusner was born on September 17, 1921, and died at age 53 years old on December 24, 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marguerite H. (Schmidt) Feusner.
Dorothy Grace Schmidt of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born in 1908 in Wtown to Mary Ellen (Hocking) Schmidt and George Schmidt. She had siblings Norman Schmidt, Harold Gordon Schmidt, Raymond George Schmidt, and Edgar Schmidt. Dorothy Schmidt died at age 58 years old in 1966 in Melbourne.
Raymond George Schmidt of Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County, VIC Australia was born in 1904 in Williamstown to Mary Ellen (Hocking) Schmidt and George Schmidt. He had siblings Norman Schmidt, Harold Gordon Schmidt, Dorothy Grace Schmidt, and Edgar Schmidt. Raymond Schmidt married Roma Muriel Brooks in 1932, and died at age 65 years old in 1969 in Caulfield, City of Glen Eira County.
George Schmidt of VIC Australia was born in 1872 in Sandhurst, City of Frankston County. He was married to Mary Ellen (Hocking) Schmidt in 1902, and had children Raymond George Schmidt, Edgar Schmidt, Dorothy Grace Schmidt, Norman Schmidt, and Harold Gordon Schmidt. George Schmidt died at age 71 years old in 1943.
Mary Ellen (Hocking) Schmidt of Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County, VIC Australia was born in 1879 in Bathurst, Bathurst Regional Council County, NSW. She was married to George Schmidt in 1902, and had children Raymond George Schmidt, Edgar Schmidt, Dorothy Grace Schmidt, Norman Schmidt, and Harold Gordon Schmidt. Mary Schmidt died at age 57 years old in 1936 in Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County, VIC.
Edgar Schmidt of Frankston, City of Frankston County, VIC Australia was born on January 14, 1906 in Williamstown, City of Hobsons Bay County to Mary Ellen (Hocking) Schmidt and George Schmidt. He had siblings Norman Schmidt, Harold Gordon Schmidt, Dorothy Grace Schmidt, and Raymond George Schmidt. Edgar Schmidt married Doris Edna Taylor in 1930, and died at age 99 years old in 2005 in Frankston, City of Frankston County.
Doris Edna (Taylor) Schmidt of Frankston, City of Frankston County, VIC Australia was born on May 18, 1905 in Footscray, City of Maribyrnong County, and died at age 85 years old on August 25, 1990 in Frankston, City of Frankston County.

Popular Schmidt Biographies

Carolyn (Schmidt) Ossipoff
Carolyn (Schmidt) Ossipoff was born to Mae (Boone) Schmidt and Esher Schmidt. Carolyn Ossipoff was in a relationship with Nicholas Ossipoff, and has children Nina Anatolia Ossipoff, Gregory Peter Ossipoff, and Catherine Ossipoff. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carolyn (Schmidt) Ossipoff.
Adam Quinn Schmidt of Tacoma, Pierce County, WA was born on November 18, 1975 to Olia M. Gunderson and Kenny D. Schmidt. He had siblings Alex Schmidt, Julie Schmidt, and Rueban J Schmidt. Adam Schmidt died at age 22 years old on July 12, 1998 in Tacoma, and was buried circa July 22, 1998.
Esher Gottfried Schmidt
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Esher Gottfried Schmidt.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents.
Selmer Schmidt of Warren, Jo Daviess County, IL was born on December 5, 1902, and died at age 67 years old in 1969.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave., 1852 immigrated to USA 1902 June 8, attended farewell surprise party for George Yahraus & family.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents. 1902 June 8, attended farewell surprise party with parents for George Yahraus & family.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents. 1902 June 8, attended farewell surprise party with parents for George Yahraus & family.
John Louis Schmidt
John Louis Schmidt of Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR was born on November 1, 1904 in Moscow Mills, Lincoln County, Missouri United States, and died at age 82 years old on January 15, 1987 in St Louis. John Schmidt was buried at Frieden's Cemetery in Moscow Mills.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents. 1902 June 8, attended farewell surprise party with parents for George Yahraus & family.
Hansine (Schmidt) Hahlbohm
Hansine (Schmidt) Hahlbohm was born on March 3, 1862. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hansine (Schmidt) Hahlbohm.
Brenda L (Girdley) Schmidt of TX was born circa 1962 to Alfred E Girdley and Edna Girdley. She has a brother Manuel Girdley. Brenda Schmidt was in a relationship with Michael Norum, and has children Kelley Norum and Kristin (Norum) Frazier. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brenda Schmidt.
For Headstone and Obituary see Find A Grave Memorial ID 64833233 Louise's 1st husband was Paul Edward Bain. They had two children: Joyce P. (Bain) Maurer and Robert D. Bain.
Henrietta Schmidt was born in 1886 to Louis Henry Schmidt and Elizabeth (Maul) Schmidt, and had siblings Mathilda Edna (Schmidt) Crawn, Minnie Schmidt, Anne Schmidt, George Schmidt, and John Schmidt. Henrietta Schmidt died at age 3 years old in 1889. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henrietta Schmidt.
Anne Schmidt was born in 1883, and died at age 26 years old in 1909. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anne Schmidt.
Mary Josephine (O'Brien) Schmidt of Hawthorn Australia was born circa 1865 in Ireland. She was married to Charles Smith, and had children Mary Alma Schmidt, Kathleen Berg, Charles Henry Smith, Albert William Smith, Alma Payne, Dorothy Klatte, and Olive Mary Lovig. Mary Schmidt died at age 77 years old on April 6, 1943 in Melbourne Australia.
1890 Jan 30, Probate of The will of Karolina Schmidt dated Jan 8 1883 bequeathed the daughter Elizabeth Yahraus the house and lot on Holden Ave & Charles Yahraus was named executor.
Minnie Schmidt was born in 1881 to Louis Henry Schmidt and Elizabeth (Maul) Schmidt, and had siblings Mathilda Edna (Schmidt) Crawn, Anne Schmidt, Henrietta Schmidt, George Schmidt, and John Schmidt. Minnie Schmidt died at age 49 years old in 1930. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Minnie Schmidt.

Schmidt Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Schmidt family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 60,700 people with the last name Schmidt that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

75.0 years

Oldest Schmidts

These are the longest-lived members of the Schmidt family on AncientFaces.

Richard Schmidt was born on September 20, 1865, and died at age 113 years old in August 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Schmidt.
113 years
Irma G Schmidt of Tolland, Tolland County, CT was born on October 7, 1898, and died at age 112 years old on July 25, 2011.
112 years
Roxane Schmidt of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota was born on June 1, 1863, and died at age 112 years old in March 1976.
112 years
Amelia Schmidt of Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa was born on September 7, 1875, and died at age 110 years old in February 1986.
110 years
Otto H Schmidt of Spokane, Spokane County, WA was born on July 28, 1893, and died at age 108 years old on December 7, 2001.
108 years
Lillie Schmidt of West Bend, Washington County, WI was born on February 28, 1896, and died at age 107 years old on February 23, 2004.
107 years
Harriet Emma Schmidt of Durham, Strafford County, NH was born on October 22, 1898, and died at age 108 years old on December 3, 2006.
108 years
Caroline Schmidt of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM was born on February 24, 1897, and died at age 108 years old on May 21, 2005.
108 years
Elizabeth M Schmidt of Paradise Valley, Maricopa County, AZ was born on November 5, 1891, and died at age 106 years old on September 4, 1998.
106 years
Edna B Schmidt was born on December 20, 1885, and died at age 106 years old on June 5, 1992. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna B Schmidt.
106 years
Joseph P Schmidt of Scotland, Bon Homme County, SD was born on March 30, 1893, and died at age 106 years old on January 6, 2000.
106 years
Clarence L Schmidt of North Port, Sarasota County, FL was born on December 21, 1900, and died at age 106 years old on April 3, 2007.
106 years
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Veronica and Leopold Schmidt raised their children in Seneca, SD. Their children are Edward, Mary, Catherine, Joseph, Frank, Veronica, and Mary Ann.
They both are buried in a cemetary close to their homestead in Seneca, SD.
My great grandma Catherine Elizabeth married Cyril Kreft and she moved to the Athens, WI. area. Many families of branches and many life stories. My great grandma probally saw it all, for she lived to be 102 years old.

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