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Schmitt Family History

Schmitt Genealogy & Family Tree

Schmitt is a German name from Prussia from medieval times. It comes from the German schmied and referred to someone with the occupation of a blacksmith or metalworker. It is the German-speaking equivalent of Smith. Roots for this name can also be found in the Netherlands.

Other spellings include "Schmidt," "Schmid," "Schmitz," "Schmitt," "Schmied," and "Smith." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Allison Schmitt (swimming), German Olympic athlete Arnd Schmitt (fencing), and German Olympic athlete Julie Schmitt (gymnastics). The first Schmitt to come to America was Joh Schmitt in 1709.

Schmitt Birth Records
Schmitt Death Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Elisabeth Schmitt -- --, 1795 October 28, 1877 New York
  • Hans Johann William Schmitt -- --, 1618 December 0, 1696 Baden-Wuerttemberg
  • Harold Schmitt -- --, 1912 February 21, 1970 Illinois
  • Franceska Schmitt -- --, 1877 November 13, 1955 Iowa
  • Peter Schmitt -- --, 1770 December 20, 1834
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