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Smotherson Family History

Smotherson 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: Smothermon, Brotherson, Matherson, Smotherman, Smothers, Brotherton

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Where is the Smotherson family from?

You can see how Smotherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smotherson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smotherson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Smotherson family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Smotherson's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Smotherson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Smotherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smotherson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smotherson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smotherson. For the veterans among your Smotherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smotherson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Smotherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Smotherson in 1962 was 50, and 34 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smotherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smotherson 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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