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Smark Family History

Smark Surname Meaning

see Smirk.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Smark family from?

You can see how Smark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Smark families living in Devon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Smark's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Smark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smark ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smark. 100% of Smark women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Smark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smark 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Smark. 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 86 military records available for the last name Smark. For the veterans among your Smark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smark lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Smark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smark in 1995 was 67, and 73 in 2000.

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