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Smarsh Family History

Smarsh Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Polish Smarz Smardz from smarz smardz ‘morel’ a type of mushroom probably applied as a nickname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Smarsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smarsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smarsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Smarsh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smarsh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smarsh families in 1891.
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What did your Smarsh ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 161 immigration records available for the last name Smarsh. 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 232 military records available for the last name Smarsh. For the veterans among your Smarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smarsh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smarsh in 1961 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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