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Smeading Family History

Smeading 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: Spedding, Steding, Reading, Skelding, Mealing, Stading, Spearing

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Where is the Smeading family from?

You can see how Smeading families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeading family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smeading families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Smeading families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeading's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smeading families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeading 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 71 census records available for the last name Smeading. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeading 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 Smeading. 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 military records available for the last name Smeading. For the veterans among your Smeading ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeading lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Smeading life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smeading in 1963 was 81, and 103 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeading 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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