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Smahl Family History

Smahl 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: Smail, Small, Mahl, Stahl, Smaha, Sahl, Ismail, Saul, Shah, Ahl

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Where is the Smahl family from?

You can see how Smahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smahl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Smahl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smahl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smahl 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 143 census records available for the last name Smahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smahl 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Smahl. 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 19 military records available for the last name Smahl. For the veterans among your Smahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smahl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Smahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smahl in 1973 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smahl 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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