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Smutzer Family History

Smutzer 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: Smetzer, Putzer, Sulzer, Sauter, Setzer, Sitzer, Mutter, Souter

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Where is the Smutzer family from?

You can see how Smutzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smutzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smutzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Smutzer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Smutzer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Smutzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smutzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smutzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smutzer. 43% of Smutzer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Street Canal
    29%
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What Smutzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Smutzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smutzer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Smutzer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Smutzer. For the veterans among your Smutzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smutzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Smutzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Smutzer in 1962 was 69, and 60 in 2002.

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