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Smelcher Family History

Smelcher 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: Melcher, Smelcer, Belcher, Speicher, Mencher, Melcer, Mescher

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Where is the Smelcher family from?

You can see how Smelcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smelcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Smelcher families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smelcher's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Smelcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelcher 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 Smelcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smelcher. 100% of Smelcher men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Smelcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Smelcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelcher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smelcher. 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 24 military records available for the last name Smelcher. For the veterans among your Smelcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelcher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Smelcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smelcher in 1958 was 55, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smelcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelcher 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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