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Smeesters Family History

Smeesters 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: Meester, Skeeters, Meister, Mester, Masters, Sester, Skeeter, Esters

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Where is the Smeesters family from?

You can see how Smeesters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeesters family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smeesters families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Smeesters families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeesters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smeesters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeesters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smeesters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Edge Too Grinder and Unpaid Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smeesters. 100% of Smeesters men worked as an Edge Too Grinder and 100% of Smeesters women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Edge Too Grinder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Smeesters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Smeesters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeesters 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Smeesters. 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 30 military records available for the last name Smeesters. For the veterans among your Smeesters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeesters lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Smeesters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smeesters in 1967 was 85, and 64 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeesters 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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