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Smucker Family History

Smucker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schmucker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smucker family from?

You can see how Smucker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smucker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smucker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Smucker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smucker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smucker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smucker 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 Smucker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smucker. 28% of Smucker men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Smucker women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smucker were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Smucker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smucker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smucker 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Smucker. 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 307 military records available for the last name Smucker. For the veterans among your Smucker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smucker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smucker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smucker in 1964 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smucker 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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