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Smerick Family History

Smerick 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: Sherick, Emerick, Merrick, Senick, Schrick, Merck, Strick, Limerick

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Where is the Smerick family from?

You can see how Smerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smerick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Smerick families living in Arizona. This was about 80% of all the recorded Smerick's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Smerick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerick 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 Smerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smerick. 100% of Smerick men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Smerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Smerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerick 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Smerick. 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 Smerick. For the veterans among your Smerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerick lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Smerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Smerick in 1947 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerick 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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