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Smithke Family History

Smithke 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: Smithee, Smithe, Smith, Smithey, Smitha, Smythe, Smither, Smittle

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Where is the Smithke family from?

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

What did your Smithke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Smithke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithke 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 Smithke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Smithke. For the veterans among your Smithke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Smithke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smithke in 1968 was 68, and 88 in 1995.

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