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Smebakken Family History

Smebakken 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: Bakken, Bakke, Smeaton, Marken, Sterken, Speakman, Sebben, Speake

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Where is the Smebakken family from?

You can see how Smebakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smebakken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smebakken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Smebakken families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Smebakken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Smebakken families in 1880.
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What did your Smebakken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smebakken. 100% of Smebakken men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Smebakken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Smebakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smebakken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smebakken. 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 3 military records available for the last name Smebakken. For the veterans among your Smebakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smebakken lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Smebakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smebakken in 1977 was 76, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smebakken 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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