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Smering Family History

Smering 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: Seering, Spring, Spiering, Merin, Hering, Steding, Merino, Moring

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Where is the Smering family from?

You can see how Smering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smering family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smering families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Smering's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smering families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smering 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 238 census records available for the last name Smering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smering 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Smering. 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 15 military records available for the last name Smering. For the veterans among your Smering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smering lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Smering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smering in 1968 was 82, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smering 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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