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Smirnow Family History

Smirnow 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: Mirto, Mino, Snow, Siano, Miron, Strow, Spiros, Marlow, Siron

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Where is the Smirnow family from?

You can see how Smirnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirnow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smirnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Smirnow families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smirnow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smirnow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smirnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smirnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smirnow. 100% of Smirnow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Smirnow women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Smirnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Smirnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirnow 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Smirnow. 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 155 military records available for the last name Smirnow. For the veterans among your Smirnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirnow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Smirnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smirnow in 1965 was 20, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smirnow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smirnow 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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