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Smelte Family History

Smelte 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: Smeltz, Melle, Mente, Selle, Mele, Mette, Stelle, Sylte, Seele

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Where is the Smelte family from?

You can see how Smelte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smelte families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smelte's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smelte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelte 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 31 census records available for the last name Smelte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelte 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smelte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smelte. For the veterans among your Smelte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelte lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Smelte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smelte in 1987 was 80, and 38 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smelte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelte 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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