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Smurr Family History

Smurr 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: Smarr, Spurr, Murr, Shurr, Mura, Burr, Marr, Starr, Smyrl, Suri

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Where is the Smurr family from?

You can see how Smurr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smurr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smurr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Smurr families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Smurr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smurr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smurr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smurr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smurr. 31% of Smurr men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Smurr women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smurr were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smurr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smurr 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Smurr. 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 268 military records available for the last name Smurr. For the veterans among your Smurr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smurr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smurr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smurr in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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