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Smedy Family History

Smedy 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: Smeby, Seda, Smead, Study, Seery, Seed, Sandy, Emery, Mery, Umeda

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Where is the Smedy family from?

You can see how Smedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smedy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smedy families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smedy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Smedy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smedy 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 109 census records available for the last name Smedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smedy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Smedy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Smedy. For the veterans among your Smedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smedy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Smedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smedy in 1971 was 64, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smedy 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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