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Smartwood Family History

Smartwood 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: Swartwood, Markwood, Smallwood, Harwood, Eastwood, Yarwood, Sherwood

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Where is the Smartwood family from?

You can see how Smartwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smartwood family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smartwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Smartwood families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smartwood's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smartwood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smartwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Smartwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smartwood 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smartwood. 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 19 military records available for the last name Smartwood. For the veterans among your Smartwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smartwood lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Smartwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smartwood in 1970 was 58, and 33 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smartwood 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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