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Smelizer Family History

Smelizer 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: Smeltzer, Meltzer, Seltzer, Smetzer, Selzer, Seeliger, Stelzer

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Where is the Smelizer family from?

You can see how Smelizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelizer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smelizer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelizer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smelizer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelizer 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 23 census records available for the last name Smelizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelizer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smelizer. 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 Smelizer. For the veterans among your Smelizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelizer lifespan?

Average Smelizer life expectancy in 1992 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelizer 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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