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Smarra Family History

Smarra 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: Marra, Smarr, Sarra, Sbarra, Serra, Marr, Starr, Barra, Maria, Mara

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Where is the Smarra family from?

You can see how Smarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smarra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smarra families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smarra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smarra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smarra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smarra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smarra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Smarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smarra 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Smarra. 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 98 military records available for the last name Smarra. For the veterans among your Smarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smarra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Smarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smarra in 1968 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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