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Smirt Family History

Smirt 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: Smart, Smit, Smirl, Smidt, Smith, Mort, Spire, Mira, Mir, Smyrl

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Where is the Smirt family from?

You can see how Smirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smirt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smirt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Smirt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Smirt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smirt 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 145 census records available for the last name Smirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Smirt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Smirt. For the veterans among your Smirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Smirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smirt in 1970 was 76, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smirt 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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