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Smer Family History

Smer 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: Omer, Simer, Osmer, Suer, Somer, Emer, Sher, Smet, Smee, Amer

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Where is the Smer family from?

You can see how Smer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Smer family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Smer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smer. 100% of Smer 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Smer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smer 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Smer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Smer. For the veterans among your Smer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Smer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smer in 1978 was 73, and 62 in 2003.

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