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Smithberger Family History

Smithberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schmidtberger or of its variant Schmiedberger.

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


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Where is the Smithberger family from?

You can see how Smithberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smithberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Smithberger families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Smithberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smithberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smithberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smithberger. 44% of Smithberger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Smithberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smithberger were Photographer and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Photographer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Smithberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smithberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithberger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Smithberger. 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 282 military records available for the last name Smithberger. For the veterans among your Smithberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smithberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smithberger in 1962 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithberger 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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