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Smetivy Family History

Smetivy 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: Sedivy, Shetty, Smithey, Smetana, Setty, Smitley, Smedley, Smeby

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Where is the Smetivy family from?

You can see how Smetivy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smetivy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smetivy families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smetivy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smetivy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Smetivy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smetivy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Smetivy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Smetivy. For the veterans among your Smetivy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smetivy lifespan?

Average Smetivy life expectancy in 1989 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smetivy 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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