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Smerles Family History

Smerles 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: Merle, Serres, Smiles, Sterle, Smedley, Sarles, Sherley, Seres

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Where is the Smerles family from?

You can see how Smerles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smerles family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smerles's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Smerles families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Smerles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerles 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smerles. 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 11 military records available for the last name Smerles. For the veterans among your Smerles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Smerles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smerles in 1969 was 78, and 88 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerles 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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