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Smery Family History

Smery 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: Seery, Emery, Mery, Smeby, Merry, Dery, Mero, Smead, Stern, Smyrl

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Where is the Smery family from?

You can see how Smery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Smery families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smery's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Smery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smery 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 Smery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smery. 100% of Smery women worked as a Retired.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

What Smery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Smery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smery 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Smery. 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 22 military records available for the last name Smery. For the veterans among your Smery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smery lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Smery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smery in 1978 was 81, and 91 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smery 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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