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Smulewitz Family History

Smulewitz 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: Smilowitz, Gurewitz, Malwitz, Fleitz, Seitz, Steitz, Sulewski, Stultz

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Where is the Smulewitz family from?

You can see how Smulewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smulewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smulewitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smulewitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smulewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smulewitz 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 42 census records available for the last name Smulewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulewitz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Smulewitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smulewitz. For the veterans among your Smulewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulewitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Smulewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smulewitz in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smulewitz 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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