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Smarter Family History

Smarter 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: Marter, Master, Marker, Malter, Martel, Carter, Sartor, Salter

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Where is the Smarter family from?

You can see how Smarter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smarter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Smarter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Smarter family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Smarter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Smarter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smarter 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 49 census records available for the last name Smarter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smarter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smarter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smarter. For the veterans among your Smarter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smarter lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Smarter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smarter in 1994 was 96, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smarter 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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