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Smah Family History

Smah Name 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: Shah, Smaha, Smay, Mah, Saah, May, Ma, Shan, Smith, Omar

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Where is the Smah family from?

You can see how Smah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smah families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Smah's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smah 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 Smah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smah. 50% of Smah men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Smah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smah 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Smah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Smah. For the veterans among your Smah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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