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Smied Family History

Smied 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: Smid, Smeed, Smith, Spier, Smead, Mier, Speed, Shield, Fried, Stiel

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Where is the Smied family from?

You can see how Smied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smied family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smied family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smied's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smied families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smied 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 47 census records available for the last name Smied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smied 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Smied. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smied. For the veterans among your Smied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smied lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Smied life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smied in 1979 was 74, and 96 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smied

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smied 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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