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Schmidt Family History & Genealogy

70,995 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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Nationality & Ethnicity

German

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Early Schmidts

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Anna Margaretha (Schmidt) Schallus was born in 1681 in Germany, and 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, and 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, and died at age 77 years old in 1879.
Andrew Schmidt of Australia was born in 1806, and 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, and 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, and died at age 81 years old in 1892 in Hawthorn.

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Louisa Margaret Elizabeth (Schmidt) Quarrell of Stawell, Northern Grampians Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1866 at Pleasant Creek to Louis Schmidt and Elizabeth Poulter Schmidt. She had siblings Louis Schmidt, Johanna Schmidt, Charles Ernest Schmidt, and Emily Schmidt. She married William John Quarrell in 1891, and had children William Roy Norman Quarrell, Henrietta Adele Quarrell, Leslie Ernest Quarrell, Thornald Aubrey Quarrell, Doris Irene Quarrell, Nancy Ann Crawford Quarrell, George Charles Gordon Quarrell, Marjory Evelyn Quarrell, Daphne Minnie Louise Quarrell, Walter Lawrence Quarrell, and Edward Alfred Quarrell. Louisa Quarrell 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, and 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, 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, and 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, 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.
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Emma Matilda (Schmidt) Potzger of Auburn, Michigan United States was born on February 18, 1914. Emma Potzger was married to Walter Bruno Potzger on August 29, 1937 at Trinity Lutheran Church 5545 8 Mile Road, in Bay City, Bay County, and died at age 84 years old on September 4, 1998 in Auburn.
Tara Ann Schmidt was born on April 11, 2001 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tara Ann Schmidt.
John Schmidt of Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin was born on August 13, 1887 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to Theodore Schmidt and Lora Mayer. He had siblings George Schmidt and Edna Schmidt Greiff. He married Rose Marie Spatt in 1932 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, and had a child Monica Mary Schmidt Senkbeil. John Schmidt died at age 81 years old in January 1969.
Janet Marlene (Schmidt) Torsiello was born on July 23, 1961 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States to Edward William Schmidt Jr. and Evelyn May Schmidt, and has siblings Howard Douglas Schmidt, Stephen Edward Schmidt, and Susan Patricia Adams. Janet Torsiello married Daniel James Torsiello in 1985 in Jersey City, Hudson County, and has a child Daniel Edward Torsiello. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janet Marlene Torsiello.
Susan Patricia (Schmidt) Adams was born on April 8, 1960 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States to Edward William Schmidt Jr. and Evelyn May Schmidt, and has siblings Howard Douglas Schmidt, Stephen Edward Schmidt, and Janet Marlene Torsiello. Susan Adams married Donald August Adams Sr. in 1980 in Toms River, Ocean County, and has children Christopher John Adams, Heather Joy Steuber, Donald August Adams Jr., and Tracy Lynn Ehresman. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susan Patricia Adams.
Howard Douglas Schmidt was born on February 15, 1966 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States to Edward William Schmidt Jr. and Evelyn May Schmidt, and has siblings Stephen Edward Schmidt, Susan Patricia Adams, and Janet Marlene Torsiello. Howard Schmidt married Bridget Claire Schmidt in 1994 in Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and has children Emily Grace Schmidt and Tara Ann Schmidt. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Howard Douglas Schmidt.
Stephen Edward Schmidt was born on April 4, 1958 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States, and died at age 60 years old on March 4, 2019 in Toms River, Ocean County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephen Edward Schmidt.
Edward William Schmidt Jr. was born on May 31, 1932 at Jersey City, NJ, USA in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States. He was married to Evelyn May Schmidt on June 29, 1957 in Union, Union County, and they were together until Edward's death on December 31, 2005 in Toms River, Ocean County. Edward Schmidt had children Stephen Edward Schmidt, Susan Patricia Adams, Janet Marlene Torsiello, and Howard Douglas Schmidt. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward William Schmidt Jr..
Evelyn May (Mobsby) Schmidt was born on March 23, 1934 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States, and died at age 83 years old on July 19, 2017 in Toms River, Ocean County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evelyn May Schmidt.
Bridget Claire (Rush) Schmidt was born on November 10, 1966 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bridget Claire Schmidt.

Popular Schmidt Biographies

Esher Gottfried Schmidt
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Carolyn (Schmidt) Ossipoff
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Adam Quinn Schmidt of Tacoma, Pierce County, WA was born on November 18, 1975, and died at age 22 years old on July 12, 1998 in Tacoma. Adam Schmidt was buried circa July 22, 1998.
Selmer Schmidt of Warren, Jo Daviess County, IL was born on December 5, 1902, and died at age 67 years old in 1969.
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.
Elizabeth (Maul) Schmidt
Elizabeth (Maul) Schmidt of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey United States was born in 1856, and died at age 92 years old in 1948.
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.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents.
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.
Brenda L (Girdley) Schmidt of TX was born circa 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brenda Schmidt.
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., 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.
Sara Jo (Wittkowski) Schmidt was born on April 6, 1983 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota United States to Joan Dianne (Sigler) Wittkowski and Wes Steven Wittkowski, and had a sister Jessica M Wittkowski. She was the mother of Morgan Jesika Wittkowski. Sara Schmidt died at age 40 years old on May 21, 2023. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sara Jo (Wittkowski) Schmidt.
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.
1900 census Cleveland Ward 15 Sterling Ave. with parents
Ella (Schubert) Schmidt
Ella Schubert Schmidt of Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR was born on September 14, 1905 in Moscow Mills, Lincoln County, Missouri United States, and died at age 83 years old on June 11, 1989 in St Louis.
Minnie Schmidt was born in 1881, and 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 60,698 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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