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Smithiger Family History

Smithiger 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: Smither, Smithey, Steiger, Staiger, Seither, Smithberger, Seitzinger

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Where is the Smithiger family from?

You can see how Smithiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithiger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smithiger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithiger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smithiger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smithiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smithiger. 100% of Smithiger men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Smithiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithiger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smithiger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Smithiger. For the veterans among your Smithiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithiger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Smithiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smithiger in 1971 was 73, and 54 in 2002.

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