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Smeyres Family History

Smeyres 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: Serres, Speyrer, Seres, Myres, Eyres, Squyres, Sayres, Meares, Smyre

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Where is the Smeyres family from?

You can see how Smeyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeyres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smeyres families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smeyres's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smeyres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeyres 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 38 census records available for the last name Smeyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeyres 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smeyres. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smeyres. For the veterans among your Smeyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeyres lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Smeyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smeyres in 1973 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeyres 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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