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Smersh Family History

Smersh 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: Smarsh, Marsh, Syers, Gersh, Mersch, Kersh, Somers, Hersh, Siers

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Where is the Smersh family from?

You can see how Smersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smersh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smersh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Smersh family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Smersh's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Smersh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smersh 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 112 census records available for the last name Smersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smersh 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 Smersh. 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 53 military records available for the last name Smersh. For the veterans among your Smersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smersh lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Smersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Smersh in 1977 was 47, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smersh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smersh 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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