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Smick Family History

Smick Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Schmick.

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


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Where is the Smick family from?

You can see how Smick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Smick families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Smick's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Smick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smick 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 Smick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smick. 100% of Smick 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Smick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smick 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Smick. 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 718 military records available for the last name Smick. For the veterans among your Smick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Smick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smick in 1950 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smick 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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