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Smithhammer Family History

Smithhammer 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: Stammer, Klinkhammer, Smithberger, Smither, Swackhammer, Shellhammer

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Where is the Smithhammer family from?

You can see how Smithhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithhammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smithhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smithhammer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithhammer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smithhammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smithhammer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Smithhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithhammer 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 Smithhammer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Smithhammer. For the veterans among your Smithhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithhammer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Smithhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smithhammer in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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