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Smar Family History

Smar 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: Omar, Saar, Star, Mar, Amar, Smart, Skar, Smarr, Semar, Asmar

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Where is the Smar family from?

You can see how Smar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Smar families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Smar's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Smar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smar 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 Smar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smar. 72% of Smar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smar women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Smar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smar 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Smar. 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 551 military records available for the last name Smar. For the veterans among your Smar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smar in 1957 was 36, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smar 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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