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Smann Family History

Smann Surname 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: Mann, Spann, Sann, Shann, Swann, Amann, Shan, Main, Sang, Man

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Where is the Smann family from?

You can see how Smann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smann family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smann's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Smann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Smann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smann 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Smann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Smann. For the veterans among your Smann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smann lifespan?

Average Smann life expectancy in 1996 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smann 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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