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Smo Family History

Smo 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: So, Mo, Omo, Amo, Seo, Simo, Semo, Sao, Soo, Son

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Where is the Smo family from?

You can see how Smo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smo families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smo 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 412 census records available for the last name Smo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smo 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Smo. 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 21 military records available for the last name Smo. For the veterans among your Smo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smo in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smo 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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