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Smokes Family History

Smokes 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: Smoker, Smoke, Stokes, Moses, Stoker, Mones, Rokes, Moes, Stoke

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Where is the Smokes family from?

You can see how Smokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smokes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Smokes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Smokes families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Smokes's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Smokes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smokes 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 Smokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smokes. 100% of Smokes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smokes women worked as a Cook.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Smokes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Smokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smokes 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 Smokes. 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 363 military records available for the last name Smokes. For the veterans among your Smokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smokes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Smokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Smokes in 1969 was 37, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smokes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smokes 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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