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Smax Family History

Smax 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: Max, Sax, Smay, May, Ma, Shan, Omar, Mao, Man, Say

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Where is the Smax family from?

You can see how Smax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smax family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smax families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smax's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smax families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smax 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 72 census records available for the last name Smax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smax 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smax. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smax. For the veterans among your Smax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smax lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1997, in the United States, Smax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smax in 1954 was 60, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smax 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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