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Smeltzer Name Meaning

Altered form of German or Jewish Schmeltzer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seltzer, Meltzer, Smeltz, Melzer, Sweitzer, Schmeltzer, Selter

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Where is the Smeltzer family from?

You can see how Smeltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeltzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smeltzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 106 Smeltzer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Smeltzer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Smeltzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeltzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smeltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Smeltzer. 53% of Smeltzer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Smeltzer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smeltzer were Farmers Son and Dressmaker. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Farmers Son
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Tailoress
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Smeltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeltzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Smeltzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Smeltzer. For the veterans among your Smeltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeltzer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Smeltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smeltzer in 1944 was 28, and 82 in 2004.

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