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Smetherman Family History

Smetherman 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: Smitherman, Smotherman, Smothermon, Sherman, Weatherman, Seggerman

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Where is the Smetherman family from?

You can see how Smetherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smetherman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smetherman families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Smetherman's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Smetherman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smetherman 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 Smetherman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Smetherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Smetherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smetherman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Smetherman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Smetherman. For the veterans among your Smetherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smetherman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Smetherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Smetherman in 1969 was 71, and 69 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smetherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smetherman 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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