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Smuke Family History

Smuke 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: Smoke, Mule, Duke, Luke, Stoke, Sauve, Sule, Sause, Smouse, Skube

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Where is the Smuke family from?

You can see how Smuke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smuke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smuke family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smuke's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Smuke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smuke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Smuke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Smuke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smuke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Smuke. For the veterans among your Smuke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smuke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Smuke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smuke in 1970 was 36, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smuke 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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