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Smerald Family History

Smerald 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: Smead, Seewald, Sebald, Gerald, Semerad, Sherard, Herald, Sewald

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Where is the Smerald family from?

You can see how Smerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerald family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Smerald families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smerald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smerald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerald 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 187 census records available for the last name Smerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerald 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smerald. 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 9 military records available for the last name Smerald. For the veterans among your Smerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerald lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Smerald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Smerald in 1975 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerald 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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