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Smus Family History

Smus 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: Asmus, Imus, Sun, Mun, Saul, Su, Amos, Sas, Rasmus, Shu

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Where is the Smus family from?

You can see how Smus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smus families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Smus family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smus's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Smus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smus. 100% of Smus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Smus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Smus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Smus. For the veterans among your Smus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Smus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smus in 1973 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smus 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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