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Smeeks Family History

Smeeks 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: Meeks, Sheeks, Meek, Seek, Weeks, Sweers, Spees, Meers, Mees, Peeks

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Where is the Smeeks family from?

You can see how Smeeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeeks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Smeeks families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeeks's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smeeks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeeks 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 51 census records available for the last name Smeeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeeks 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smeeks. 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 18 military records available for the last name Smeeks. For the veterans among your Smeeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeeks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smeeks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Smeeks in 1962 was 86, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeeks 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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