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Smiar Family History

Smiar 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: Smith, Omar, Saar, Spier, Smead, Safar, Star, Mier, Miao, Solar

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Where is the Smiar family from?

You can see how Smiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smiar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smiar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smiar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiar 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 82 census records available for the last name Smiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Smiar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Smiar. For the veterans among your Smiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Smiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smiar in 1968 was 75, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smiar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiar 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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