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Smeedy Family History

Smeedy 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: Sheedy, Speedy, Smeed, Sheehy, Smead, Speed, Seery, Seed, Sneed

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Where is the Smeedy family from?

You can see how Smeedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeedy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smeedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Smeedy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 92% of all the recorded Smeedy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Smeedy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeedy 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 104 census records available for the last name Smeedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeedy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smeedy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smeedy. For the veterans among your Smeedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeedy lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Smeedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smeedy in 1987 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smeedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeedy 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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