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Smash Family History

Smash 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: Smarsh, Mash, Stash, Smith, Shah, Mach, Ash, Sas, Nash, Mast

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Where is the Smash family from?

You can see how Smash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smash family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Smash families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Smash's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smash families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smash. 100% of Smash women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Smash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smash 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Smash. 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 43 military records available for the last name Smash. For the veterans among your Smash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smash lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Smash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smash in 1965 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smash 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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