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Smirl Family History

Smirl Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Schmirl (see Smyrl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smirl family from?

You can see how Smirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smirl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Smirl families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Smirl's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Smirl families in 1891.
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What did your Smirl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smirl. 43% of Smirl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Smirl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smirl were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirl 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Smirl. 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 192 military records available for the last name Smirl. For the veterans among your Smirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Smirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smirl in 1957 was 30, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smirl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smirl 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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