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Smester Family History

Smester 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: Mester, Sester, Master, Messer, Setter, Tester, Bester, Pester

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Where is the Smester family from?

You can see how Smester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Smester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Smester families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smester's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smester 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 Smester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smester 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Smester. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smester. For the veterans among your Smester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smester lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Smester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smester in 1973 was 54, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smester 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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