This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Smelcer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Smelcer Family History

Smelcer Surname Meaning

Slavicized form or Americanized form of German Schmelzer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Smelcer family from?

You can see how Smelcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelcer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smelcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Smelcer families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Smelcer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smelcer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Smelcer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smelcer. 31% of Smelcer men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Smelcer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smelcer were Farm Operator and Machine Operator.

View Census Data for Smelcer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    27%
  • House Keeper
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

What Smelcer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smelcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelcer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Smelcer

Passenger Lists

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Smelcer. 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.

View all Smelcer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 465 military records available for the last name Smelcer. For the veterans among your Smelcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Smelcer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Smelcer family history

Discover More

What is the average Smelcer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Smelcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smelcer in 1951 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smelcer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelcer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Smelcer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial