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Smedshammer Family History

Smedshammer 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: Shellhammer, Derhammer, Schellhammer, Goldhammer, Melsheimer

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Where is the Smedshammer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smedshammer 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 Smedshammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smedshammer. 100% of Smedshammer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Smedshammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smedshammer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smedshammer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Smedshammer. For the veterans among your Smedshammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smedshammer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Smedshammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Smedshammer in 1969 was 65, and 71 in 2003.

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