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Smerilson Family History

Smerilson 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: Melson, Merson, Nerison, Smerdon, Smeriglio, Stevison, Seligson

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Where is the Smerilson family from?

You can see how Smerilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerilson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smerilson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smerilson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smerilson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerilson 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 13 census records available for the last name Smerilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerilson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smerilson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smerilson. For the veterans among your Smerilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerilson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Smerilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smerilson in 1965 was 63, and 62 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerilson 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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