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Smashey Family History

Smashey Name 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: Massey, Smithey, Masley, Mathey, Smalley, Swasey, Ashey, Stasney

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Where is the Smashey family from?

You can see how Smashey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smashey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Smashey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Smashey family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smashey's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Smashey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smashey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smashey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smashey. 25% of Smashey men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
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What Smashey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Smashey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smashey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smashey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 174 military records available for the last name Smashey. For the veterans among your Smashey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smashey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smashey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Smashey in 1957 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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