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Smedwick Family History

Smedwick 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: Sedwick, Sedgwick, Sandwick, Mednick, Medick, Shedrick, Shadwick

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Where is the Smedwick family from?

You can see how Smedwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smedwick family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Smedwick family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Smedwick's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Smedwick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smedwick 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 12 census records available for the last name Smedwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smedwick 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smedwick. 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 Smedwick. For the veterans among your Smedwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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