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Smerlis Family History

Smerlis 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: Melis, Merlin, Serlin, Mellis, Mervis, Merlos, Merli, Sherlin, Merris

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Where is the Smerlis family from?

You can see how Smerlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smerlis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Smerlis's in USA. California had the highest population of Smerlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerlis 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 21 census records available for the last name Smerlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerlis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Smerlis. 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 56 military records available for the last name Smerlis. For the veterans among your Smerlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerlis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Smerlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Smerlis in 1984 was 84, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerlis 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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