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Smirles Family History

Smirles 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: Smiles, Sirles, Miles, Sires, Smiley, Shirley, Smitley, Sarles, Mires

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Where is the Smirles family from?

You can see how Smirles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smirles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Smirles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Smirles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Smirles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smirles 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 Smirles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smirles. 60% of Smirles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

What Smirles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Smirles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirles 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Smirles. 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 11 military records available for the last name Smirles. For the veterans among your Smirles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Smirles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smirles in 1964 was 78, and 63 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smirles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smirles 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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