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Smirch Family History

Smirch 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: March, Smith, Birch, Mitch, Stich, Storch, Mich, Misch, Murch, Kirch

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Where is the Smirch family from?

You can see how Smirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smirch family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smirch's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Smirch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smirch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Smirch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Smirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirch 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smirch. 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 63 military records available for the last name Smirch. For the veterans among your Smirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Smirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smirch in 1969 was 38, and 89 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smirch 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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