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Smeback Family History

Smeback 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: Feeback, Reback, Smetak, Seebeck, Smack, Seebach, Back, Slack, Sack

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Smeback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeback 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 Smeback. 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 7 military records available for the last name Smeback. For the veterans among your Smeback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeback lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Smeback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smeback in 1969 was 76, and 90 in 1995.

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