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Smelster Family History

Smelster 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, Meister, Mester, Meester, Elster, Sester, Stelter, Selser

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Where is the Smelster family from?

You can see how Smelster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smelster family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelster's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Smelster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelster 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 Smelster ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Track Man
    100%

What Smelster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Smelster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelster 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 Smelster. 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 21 military records available for the last name Smelster. For the veterans among your Smelster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelster lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Smelster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smelster in 1976 was 71, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smelster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelster 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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