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Smutz Family History

Smutz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schmutz.

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


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Where is the Smutz family from?

You can see how Smutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smutz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Smutz families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Smutz's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Smutz families in 1911.
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What did your Smutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smutz. 25% of Smutz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Smutz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smutz were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Smutz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smutz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Smutz. 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 315 military records available for the last name Smutz. For the veterans among your Smutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smutz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Smutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Smutz in 1952 was 30, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smutz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smutz 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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