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Smootz Family History

Smootz 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: Smoot, Smoots, Mootz, Moot, Motz, Mooty, Stoltz, Moltz, Stotz, Soltz

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Where is the Smootz family from?

You can see how Smootz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smootz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smootz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Smootz families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Smootz's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Smootz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smootz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smootz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smootz. 50% of Smootz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smootz women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Smootz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Smootz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smootz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Smootz. 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 132 military records available for the last name Smootz. For the veterans among your Smootz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smootz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smootz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smootz in 1963 was 70, and 98 in 2004.

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