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Smaus Family History

Smaus 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: Maus, Staus, Saul, Mars, Sas, Claus, Knaus, Mau, Maul, Mas

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Where is the Smaus family from?

You can see how Smaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Smaus families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smaus 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 282 census records available for the last name Smaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smaus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Smaus. 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 61 military records available for the last name Smaus. For the veterans among your Smaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Smaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Smaus in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smaus 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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