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Smartz Family History

Smartz 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: Martz, Smart, Startz, Swartz, Smaltz, Smartt, Spartz, Marti, Marte

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Where is the Smartz family from?

You can see how Smartz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smartz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smartz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Smartz families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smartz's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Smartz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smartz 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 Smartz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smartz. 100% of Smartz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smartz women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Smartz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Smartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smartz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Smartz. 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 86 military records available for the last name Smartz. For the veterans among your Smartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smartz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Smartz in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smartz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smartz 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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