Welcome to the Schmitz Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Schmitz surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Schmitz ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Schmitz Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Schmitz family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Schmitz brick wall? Read "Newspapers Can Be A Treasure Trove Of Genealogical Details" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Schmitz Ancestors
Schmitz Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Schmitz records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can I find information on men and women named Schmitz who served in the Revolutionary War?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Schmitz
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Schmitz Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Schmitz last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Schmitz ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Schmitz DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Schmitz ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Schmitz research?, then this FAQ may help.
Schmitz Family History
For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Schmitz ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Our Ancestors Paid Taxes" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Schmitz family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Schmitz Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Schmitz surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Schmitz queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Schmitz ancestors.
Schmitz Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Schmitz was the 1692nd most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Schmitz Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Schmitz, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Schmitz Family Reunions
One key to a successful Schmitz reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Schmitz reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Schmitz Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
