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Smos Family History

Smos 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: Amos, Simos, Soos, Son, Sok, Kos, Simon, So, Moss, Sol

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Where is the Smos family from?

You can see how Smos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smos families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Smos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smos 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Smos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Smos. For the veterans among your Smos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Smos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Smos in 1965 was 76, and 90 in 1985.

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