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Smodish Family History

Smodish 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: Smith, Rodich, Solis, Rodis, Dobish, Gladish, Moris, Standish, Molis

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Where is the Smodish family from?

You can see how Smodish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smodish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smodish families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smodish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smodish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smodish 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 74 census records available for the last name Smodish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smodish 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smodish. 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 75 military records available for the last name Smodish. For the veterans among your Smodish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smodish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Smodish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Smodish in 1969 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smodish 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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