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Smeckert Family History

Smeckert 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: Specker, Beckert, Secker, Swecker, Heckert, Rueckert, Eckert, Deckert

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Where is the Smeckert family from?

You can see how Smeckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeckert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smeckert family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeckert's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Smeckert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smeckert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smeckert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Smeckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeckert 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smeckert. 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 11 military records available for the last name Smeckert. For the veterans among your Smeckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeckert lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Smeckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Smeckert in 1983 was 87, and 89 in 1985.

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