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Smissman Family History

Smissman 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: Mossman, Messman, Glissman, Rissman, Mussman, Sussman, Crissman

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Where is the Smissman family from?

You can see how Smissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smissman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smissman families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smissman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Smissman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smissman 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 Smissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smissman. 34% of Smissman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Smissman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Preprietor
    34%
  • Errand Boy
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Smissman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Smissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smissman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Smissman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Smissman. For the veterans among your Smissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smissman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Smissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smissman in 1965 was 89, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smissman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smissman 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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