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Smetter Family History

Smetter 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: Setter, Stetter, Smetzer, Metter, Shetter, Ketter, Netter, Mitter

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Where is the Smetter family from?

You can see how Smetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Smetter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smetter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smetter 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 Smetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smetter. 100% of Smetter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Smetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Smetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smetter 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Smetter. 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 25 military records available for the last name Smetter. For the veterans among your Smetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smetter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Smetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Smetter in 1970 was 84, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smetter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smetter 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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