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Smehoff Family History

Smehoff 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: Medoff, Niehoff, Imhoff, Emshoff, Schoff, Sudhoff, Emhoff, Shoff

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Where is the Smehoff family from?

You can see how Smehoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smehoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smehoff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smehoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smehoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smehoff 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 47 census records available for the last name Smehoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smehoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Smehoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Smehoff. For the veterans among your Smehoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smehoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Smehoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Smehoff in 1966 was 71, and 72 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smehoff 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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