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Smeraldo Family History

Smeraldo 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: Mercaldo, Maraldo, Smead, Merlo, Seewald, Mehalko, Sebald, Gerald

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Where is the Smeraldo family from?

You can see how Smeraldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeraldo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smeraldo family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smeraldo's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Smeraldo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeraldo 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 118 census records available for the last name Smeraldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeraldo 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Smeraldo. 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 82 military records available for the last name Smeraldo. For the veterans among your Smeraldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeraldo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Smeraldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smeraldo in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeraldo 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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