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Smedel Family History

Smedel 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: Medel, Siegel, Sandel, Edel, Redel, Model, Sindel, Roedel, Bedel

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Where is the Smedel family from?

You can see how Smedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Smedel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smedel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smedel 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 66 census records available for the last name Smedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smedel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Smedel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Smedel. For the veterans among your Smedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smedel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Smedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smedel in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smedel 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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