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Smiet Family History

Smiet 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: Smit, Smet, Smidt, Smith, Spier, Mier, Sweet, Kmet, Saint, Stiel

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Where is the Smiet family from?

You can see how Smiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smiet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Smiet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smiet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smiet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiet 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 178 census records available for the last name Smiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiet 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Smiet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smiet. For the veterans among your Smiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiet lifespan?

Average Smiet life expectancy in 1973 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiet 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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