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Smirk Family History

Smirk Surname Meaning

Derived from the Middle English verb smirken ‘to smile’. There is also an Early Modern English adjective smirk ‘neat trim spruce’ but it is not certain to be old enough to form a surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Smirk family from?

You can see how Smirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Smirk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Smirk families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Smirk's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smirk families in 1891.
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What did your Smirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smirk. 100% of Smirk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirk 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Smirk. 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 190 military records available for the last name Smirk. For the veterans among your Smirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Smirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smirk in 1968 was 66, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smirk 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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