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Smidey Family History

Smidey 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: Smiley, Smiddy, Sidney, Smithey, Seider, Sides, Seide, Snider

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Where is the Smidey family from?

You can see how Smidey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smidey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Smidey families living in Tennessee. This was about 43% of all the recorded Smidey's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Smidey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smidey 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 72 census records available for the last name Smidey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smidey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smidey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Smidey. For the veterans among your Smidey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smidey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smidey

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