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Smidler Family History

Smidler 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: Seidler, Sidler, Swidler, Shidler, Miller, Sandler, Spiller, Medler

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Where is the Smidler family from?

You can see how Smidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smidler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smidler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Smidler families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Smidler's in USA. California had the highest population of Smidler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smidler 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 69 census records available for the last name Smidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smidler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Smidler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Smidler. For the veterans among your Smidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smidler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Smidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smidler in 1970 was 66, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smidler 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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