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Smyre Family History

Smyre Surname Meaning

Variant of Smyer.

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


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Where is the Smyre family from?

You can see how Smyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smyre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Smyre families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyre's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Smyre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyre 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 Smyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smyre. 100% of Smyre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Smyre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyre 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Smyre. 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 459 military records available for the last name Smyre. For the veterans among your Smyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyre lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Smyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smyre in 1948 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smyre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyre 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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