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Smertneck Family History

Smertneck 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: Siebeneck, Sperbeck, Hertweck, Merrick, Bernick, Senick, Chernick

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smertneck 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 31 census records available for the last name Smertneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smertneck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smertneck. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Smertneck. For the veterans among your Smertneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smertneck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Smertneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smertneck in 1969 was 56, and 14 in 1997.

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