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Smeda Family History

Smeda Surname 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: Seda, Umeda, Sveda, Meda, Smuda, Sweda, Sada, Smead, Breda, Sera

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Where is the Smeda family from?

You can see how Smeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smeda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Smeda families living in Minnesota. This was about 92% of all the recorded Smeda's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Smeda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Smeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeda 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Smeda. 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 6 military records available for the last name Smeda. For the veterans among your Smeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeda lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Smeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smeda in 1978 was 57, and 42 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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