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Smelscer Family History

Smelscer 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: Smelser, Smelcer, Melcer, Selser, Smeltzer, Selcer, Seller, Messer

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Where is the Smelscer family from?

You can see how Smelscer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelscer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smelscer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelscer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Smelscer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelscer 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 41 census records available for the last name Smelscer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelscer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smelscer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Smelscer. For the veterans among your Smelscer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelscer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smelscer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smelscer in 1963 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smelscer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelscer 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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