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Smelzer Family History

Smelzer 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: Smetzer, Selzer, Stelzer, Melzer, Smeltzer, Smelser, Smelcer, Seller

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Where is the Smelzer family from?

You can see how Smelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smelzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Smelzer families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smelzer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Smelzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smelzer. 56% of Smelzer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Smelzer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    56%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelzer 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Smelzer. 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 121 military records available for the last name Smelzer. For the veterans among your Smelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smelzer in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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