Smerley Family History

Smerley Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Smedley, Sherley, Smelley, Medley, Murley, Seeley, Berley, Marley, Morley, Merle

140 record(s) for Smerley

73	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
45	Census and Voter Lists
11	Member Trees

Where is the Smerley family from?

You can see how Smerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smerley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smerley families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smerley's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Smerley families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smerley.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Packer

100%

What Smerley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 45 census records available for the last name Smerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Smerley. 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.

Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Smerley. For the veterans among your Smerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Smerley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Smerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smerley in 1972 was 74, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.