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Smedman Family History

Smedman 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: Stedman, Selman, Sherman, Mesman, Seaman, Sandman, Edman, Wedman

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Where is the Smedman family from?

You can see how Smedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smedman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smedman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smedman families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smedman's in USA. California had the highest population of Smedman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smedman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smedman. 100% of Smedman men worked as a Sales Clerk and 100% of Smedman women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Smedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Smedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smedman 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Smedman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Smedman. For the veterans among your Smedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smedman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smedman in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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