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Smithler Family History

Smithler 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, Spittler, Smitley, Sittler, Mittler, Michler

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Where is the Smithler family from?

You can see how Smithler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smithler families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smithler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smithler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smithler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Smithler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithler 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 Smithler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Smithler. For the veterans among your Smithler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Smithler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smithler in 1959 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

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