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Smithpeter Family History

Smithpeter 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: Smithberger, Smither, Smithee, Mitter, Smithey, Gmitter, Stichter

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Where is the Smithpeter family from?

You can see how Smithpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithpeter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smithpeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Smithpeter families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithpeter's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Smithpeter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithpeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smithpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smithpeter. 43% of Smithpeter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Smithpeter 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Smithpeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Smithpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithpeter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smithpeter. 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 107 military records available for the last name Smithpeter. For the veterans among your Smithpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithpeter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Smithpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smithpeter in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2002.

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