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Smdley Family History

Smdley 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: Smiley, Smoley, Smedley, Sidley, Sidney, Medley, Seeley, Ridley

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Where is the Smdley family from?

You can see how Smdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smdley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Smdley families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Smdley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Smdley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smdley 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 34 census records available for the last name Smdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smdley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smdley. 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 Smdley. For the veterans among your Smdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smdley

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