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Smeal Family History

Smeal Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian and Lanarkshire): variant of Small.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smeal family from?

You can see how Smeal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smeal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Smeal families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smeal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smeal families in 1891.
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What did your Smeal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smeal. 100% of Smeal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Smeal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeal 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Smeal. 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 771 military records available for the last name Smeal. For the veterans among your Smeal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smeal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Smeal in 1957 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeal 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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