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Smelsey Family History

Smelsey 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: Smelley, Smelser, Seeley, Kelsey, Smiley, Shelley, Smoley, Smedley

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Where is the Smelsey family from?

You can see how Smelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smelsey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Smelsey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelsey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smelsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelsey 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 58 census records available for the last name Smelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelsey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Smelsey. 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 58 military records available for the last name Smelsey. For the veterans among your Smelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelsey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Smelsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Smelsey in 1969 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelsey 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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