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Smeker Family History

Smeker 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: Smoker, Sieker, Meyer, Speer, Stoker, Smrekar, Steer, Meier, Reker

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Where is the Smeker family from?

You can see how Smeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Smeker families living in Indiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Smeker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Smeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeker 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 98 census records available for the last name Smeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeker 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smeker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Smeker. For the veterans among your Smeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Smeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smeker in 1971 was 83, and 91 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeker 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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