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Smedle Family History

Smedle 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: Smedley, Mehle, Medley, Melle, Medler, Selle, Mele, Merle, Siedler

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Where is the Smedle family from?

You can see how Smedle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smedle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smedle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Smedle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smedle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smedle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smedle 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 Smedle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smedle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smedle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smedle. For the veterans among your Smedle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smedle lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Smedle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Smedle in 1987 was 57, and 44 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smedle 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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