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Smahlstedt Family History

Smahlstedt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mahlstedt, Ahlstedt, Sandstedt, Carlstedt, Knackstedt, Bramstedt

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Where is the Smahlstedt family from?

You can see how Smahlstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smahlstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smahlstedt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smahlstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smahlstedt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Smahlstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smahlstedt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Smahlstedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Smahlstedt. For the veterans among your Smahlstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smahlstedt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smahlstedt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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