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Smedler Family History

Smedler 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: Medler, Siedler, Smedley, Sedler, Seller, Sandler, Medley, Stadler

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Where is the Smedler family from?

You can see how Smedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smedler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Smedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Smedler families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smedler's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Smedler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Smedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smedler 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Smedler. 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 24 military records available for the last name Smedler. For the veterans among your Smedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smedler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Smedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Smedler in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smedler 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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