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Smerke Family History

Smerke 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: Berke, Merle, Serge, Serpe, Sterken, Meske, Zierke, Sterle, Sterk

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Where is the Smerke family from?

You can see how Smerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smerke family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Smerke's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Smerke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerke 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 Smerke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smerke. 50% of Smerke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Smerke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Smerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerke 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Smerke. 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 50 military records available for the last name Smerke. For the veterans among your Smerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Smerke in 1962 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smerke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerke 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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