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Smur Family History

Smur 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: Saur, Sur, Shur, Sun, Mun, Saul, Omar, Su, Mura, Saar

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Where is the Smur family from?

You can see how Smur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smur families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Smur family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Smur's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Smur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smur 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 150 census records available for the last name Smur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smur 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Smur. 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 16 military records available for the last name Smur. For the veterans among your Smur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Smur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smur in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smur 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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