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Smyser Family History

Smyser Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Schmeisser.

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


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Where is the Smyser family from?

You can see how Smyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smyser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Smyser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Smyser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smyser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyser 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 Smyser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smyser. 27% of Smyser men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Smyser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smyser were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Smyser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Smyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyser 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Smyser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smyser. For the veterans among your Smyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Smyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smyser in 1958 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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