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Smithhisler Family History

Smithhisler 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: Spitzmiller, Smithberger, Smither, Leitheiser, Mitchiner, Shisler

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Where is the Smithhisler family from?

You can see how Smithhisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithhisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smithhisler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Smithhisler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithhisler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smithhisler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithhisler 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 Smithhisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smithhisler. 64% of Smithhisler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Smithhisler women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Smithhisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Smithhisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithhisler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Smithhisler. 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 164 military records available for the last name Smithhisler. For the veterans among your Smithhisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithhisler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Smithhisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smithhisler in 1944 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithhisler 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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