Type D. u. Dom. - Schmeisdorf is a Dorf und Dominium (State-owned estate).

Lvl I Pr. - Level I shows which Kingdom or State the place is located in. Schmeisdorf is located in Preussen.

Prov Schles. - The Province shows which Province or State the place is located in. Schmeisdorf is located in Schlesien.

RB Oppeln - The Regierungsbezirk for Schmeisdorf is Oppeln. The Regierungsbezirk is a government district that is in hierarchy between the State and Kreis level.

Kr Leobschütz - The Kreis for Schmeisdorf is Leobschütz. A Kreis is a government district (similar to a U.S. county).

AG Leobschütz - The Amtsgericht for Schmeisdorf is in Leobschütz. The Amtsgericht is where the Lower District Court is located.

BKdo Ratibor - The Bezirkskommando for Schmeisdorf is in Ratibor. The Bezirkskommando is the District Military Command. You can look in the BKdo to find military records.

StdA Schmeisdorf [self] - The Standesamt for Schmeisdorf is in itself. The Standesamt is where the Civil Registration Office is located.

A Schmeisdorf [self] - The Amtsbezirk for Schmeisdorf is itself. The Amtsbezirk is the District Office.