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Smeder Family History

Smeder 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: Seder, Soeder, Meder, Meyer, Reder, Medler, Moder, Speer, Mader

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Where is the Smeder family from?

You can see how Smeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Smeder families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Smeder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smeder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeder 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 Smeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smeder. 100% of Smeder 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
    100%

What Smeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Smeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeder 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Smeder. 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 57 military records available for the last name Smeder. For the veterans among your Smeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Smeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smeder in 1968 was 77, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smeder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeder 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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