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Sminer Family History

Sminer 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: Miner, Seiner, Stiner, Shiner, Siner, Minter, Slinger, Spier, Leiner

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Where is the Sminer family from?

You can see how Sminer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sminer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sminer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sminer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sminer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sminer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sminer 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 228 census records available for the last name Sminer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sminer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sminer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sminer. For the veterans among your Sminer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sminer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sminer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sminer in 1961 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sminer 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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