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Smeds Family History

Smeds 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: Seeds, Meis, Seda, Smead, Leeds, Sens, Ames, Seed, Meas, Syers

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Where is the Smeds family from?

You can see how Smeds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smeds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Smeds families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeds's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Smeds families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeds 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 Smeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smeds. 100% of Smeds men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Smeds women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Smeds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Smeds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeds 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Smeds. 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 99 military records available for the last name Smeds. For the veterans among your Smeds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeds lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Smeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smeds in 1960 was 36, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeds 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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