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Smurla Family History

Smurla 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: Mura, Mula, Smyrl, Murga, Smola, Sulla, Shukla, Omura, Murra, Sura

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Where is the Smurla family from?

You can see how Smurla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smurla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smurla family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Smurla's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Smurla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smurla 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 Smurla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smurla 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smurla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smurla. For the veterans among your Smurla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smurla lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Smurla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Smurla in 1976 was 69, and 58 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smurla 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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