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Smocer Family History

Smocer 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: Smoker, Smoyer, Storer, Moder, Soler, Stoker, Mower, Soter, Stober

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Where is the Smocer family from?

You can see how Smocer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smocer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smocer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smocer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smocer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smocer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Smocer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Smocer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smocer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Smocer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Smocer. For the veterans among your Smocer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smocer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smocer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Smocer in 1963 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smocer 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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