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Smidtke Family History

Smidtke 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: Miotke, Smittle, Smidt, Heidtke, Schmidtke, Smithe, Smith, Miyake

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Where is the Smidtke family from?

You can see how Smidtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smidtke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smidtke family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smidtke's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Smidtke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Smidtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smidtke 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 Smidtke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Smidtke. For the veterans among your Smidtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smidtke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Smidtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Smidtke in 1973 was 91, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smidtke 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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