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Smoy Family History

Smoy 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: Moy, Sooy, Smay, Stoy, Son, May, Sok, Simon, So, Loy

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Where is the Smoy family from?

You can see how Smoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoy family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Smoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Smoy family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Smoy's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Smoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoy 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 28 census records available for the last name Smoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smoy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Smoy. For the veterans among your Smoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Smoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smoy in 1962 was 58, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smoy 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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