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Smartl Family History

Smartl 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: Smart, Smartt, Martel, Martz, Marti, Smyrl, Amaral, Marte, Smail

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Where is the Smartl family from?

You can see how Smartl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smartl family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Smartl families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smartl's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Smartl families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smartl 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 11 census records available for the last name Smartl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smartl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smartl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smartl. For the veterans among your Smartl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smartl lifespan?

Average Smartl life expectancy in 1999 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smartl 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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