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Smeller Family History

Smeller 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: Seller, Speller, Meller, Sneller, Smoller, Smelley, Smelser, Smelcer

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Where is the Smeller family from?

You can see how Smeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Smeller families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeller's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Smeller families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Smeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeller 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Smeller. 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 133 military records available for the last name Smeller. For the veterans among your Smeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeller lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Smeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smeller in 1971 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeller 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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