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Smazel Family History

Smazel 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: Maze, Hazel, Savel, Smail, Small, Mazey, Spanel, Stapel, Magel, Fazel

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Where is the Smazel family from?

You can see how Smazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smazel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smazel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Smazel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Smazel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smazel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smazel 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 Smazel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smazel. 60% of Smazel 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
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

What Smazel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Smazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smazel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Smazel. 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 Smazel. For the veterans among your Smazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smazel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Smazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smazel in 1968 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smazel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smazel 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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