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Smutzler Family History

Smutzler 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: Metzler, Smetzer, Schmutzler, Kutzler, Gutzler, Stutler, Shutler

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Where is the Smutzler family from?

You can see how Smutzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smutzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smutzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Smutzler families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Smutzler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smutzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smutzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smutzler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smutzler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Smutzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smutzler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Smutzler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Smutzler. For the veterans among your Smutzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smutzler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Smutzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smutzler in 1968 was 63, and 42 in 2001.

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