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Smyden Family History

Smyden 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: Hayden, Hyden, Spoden, Soden, Sanden, Ryden, Gayden, Bryden, Dryden

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Where is the Smyden family from?

You can see how Smyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smyden family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyden's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smyden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyden 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 44 census records available for the last name Smyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyden 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Smyden. 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 49 military records available for the last name Smyden. For the veterans among your Smyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyden lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1993, in the United States, Smyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smyden in 1945 was 39, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyden 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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