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Smears Family History

Smears 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: Sears, Mears, Stears, Shears, Spears, Mars, Smead, Means, Meas, Smart

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Where is the Smears family from?

You can see how Smears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smears family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Smears families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smears's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smears 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 391 census records available for the last name Smears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smears 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Smears. 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 18 military records available for the last name Smears. For the veterans among your Smears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smears lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1983, in the United States, Smears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smears in 1954 was 57, and 79 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smears 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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