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Smernis Family History

Smernis Surname 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: Mervis, Merris, Servis, Sterns, Stennis, Dennis, Morris, Melis, Meis

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Where is the Smernis family from?

You can see how Smernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smernis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smernis families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Smernis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smernis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Smernis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Smernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smernis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Smernis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Smernis. For the veterans among your Smernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smernis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Smernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Smernis in 1956 was 49, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smernis 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.

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