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Smoder Family History

Smoder 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: Moder, Soder, Smoker, Smoyer, Storer, Roder, Spoden, Oder, Mader

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Where is the Smoder family from?

You can see how Smoder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smoder family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smoder's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Smoder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoder 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 49 census records available for the last name Smoder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoder 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smoder. 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 24 military records available for the last name Smoder. For the veterans among your Smoder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Smoder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Smoder in 1974 was 61, and 53 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smoder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smoder 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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