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Smurra Family History

Smurra 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: Murra, Mura, Serra, Murray, Marra, Murga, Scurry, Omura, Sura, Sierra

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Where is the Smurra family from?

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

What did your Smurra ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Smurra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smurra 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 Smurra. 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 Smurra. For the veterans among your Smurra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smurra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Smurra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Smurra in 1961 was 48, and 82 in 1997.

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