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Sma Family History

Sma 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: Ma, Sa, Sama, Sha, Soma, Sima, Sia, Smay, Sea, Son

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Where is the Sma family from?

You can see how Sma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sma family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sma's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Sma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sma 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 Sma ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sma. 100% of Sma 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%

What Sma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Sma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sma 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sma. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sma. For the veterans among your Sma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sma lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sma 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sma

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