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Smirel Family History

Smirel 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: Smirl, Smigel, Spire, Smyrl, Stiel, Sires, Morel, Smiley, Shire

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Where is the Smirel family from?

You can see how Smirel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirel family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Smirel families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Smirel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smirel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Smirel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smirel 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 17 census records available for the last name Smirel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirel 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 Smirel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smirel. For the veterans among your Smirel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirel lifespan?

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