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Smude Family History

Smude 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: Smuda, Stude, Mule, Jude, Mudd, Aude, Study, Laude, Suda, Rude

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Where is the Smude family from?

You can see how Smude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smude family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smude families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smude's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smude families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smude surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smude ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smude. 67% of Smude men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Smude family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Smude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smude 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Smude. 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 30 military records available for the last name Smude. For the veterans among your Smude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smude lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Smude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smude in 1967 was 82, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smude 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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