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Smyrle Family History

Smyrle 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: Smyrl, Smyre, Merle, Searle, Myrtle, Sterle, Smythe, Shytle, Sayle

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Where is the Smyrle family from?

You can see how Smyrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyrle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smyrle families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Smyrle families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyrle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Smyrle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyrle 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 60 census records available for the last name Smyrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyrle 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smyrle. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smyrle. For the veterans among your Smyrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyrle lifespan?

Average Smyrle life expectancy in 1963 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyrle 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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