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Smarey Family History

Smarey 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: Carey, Marley, Mares, Rarey, Mare, Maxey, Staley, Matey, Mabey

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Where is the Smarey family from?

You can see how Smarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smarey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smarey families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smarey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smarey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smarey 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 55 census records available for the last name Smarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smarey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smarey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smarey. For the veterans among your Smarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smarey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Smarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smarey in 1971 was 84, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smarey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smarey 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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