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Smerage Family History

Smerage 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: Schrage, Serge, Everage, Savage, Mergel, Smead, Berge, Sage, Sera

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Where is the Smerage family from?

You can see how Smerage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smerage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Smerage families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Smerage's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Smerage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerage 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 Smerage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smerage. 100% of Smerage men worked as a Janitor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

What Smerage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Smerage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerage 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smerage. 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 28 military records available for the last name Smerage. For the veterans among your Smerage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerage lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Smerage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smerage in 1976 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smerage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerage 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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