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Smeltzer Family History

Smeltzer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German or Jewish Schmeltzer.

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


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Where is the Smeltzer family from?

You can see how Smeltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeltzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smeltzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Smeltzer families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Smeltzer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smeltzer families in 1891.
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What did your Smeltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smeltzer. 100% of Smeltzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Smeltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeltzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Smeltzer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Smeltzer. For the veterans among your Smeltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeltzer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Smeltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smeltzer in 1944 was 28, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeltzer 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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