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Smelts Family History

Smelts 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: Spelts, Smeltz, Melis, Mells, Smiles, Shilts, Swets, Salts, Speltz

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Where is the Smelts family from?

You can see how Smelts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Smelts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smelts family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelts's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Smelts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelts 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 290 census records available for the last name Smelts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelts 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Smelts. 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 105 military records available for the last name Smelts. For the veterans among your Smelts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelts lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Smelts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smelts in 1967 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelts 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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