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Smeins Family History

Smeins 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: Meins, Stein, Meis, Means, Sens, Mains, Mein, Smink, Salins, Shein

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Where is the Smeins family from?

You can see how Smeins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smeins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Smeins families living in Cheshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Smeins's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Smeins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeins 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 Smeins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smeins. 100% of Smeins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Smeins 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Smeins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Smeins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeins 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Smeins. 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 26 military records available for the last name Smeins. For the veterans among your Smeins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Smeins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smeins in 1966 was 66, and 60 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smeins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeins 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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