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Smarr Family History

Smarr Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smarr family from?

You can see how Smarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Smarr families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smarr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smarr families in 1891.
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What did your Smarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smarr. 29% of Smarr men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Smarr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smarr were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Smarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smarr 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Smarr. 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 863 military records available for the last name Smarr. For the veterans among your Smarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smarr lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Smarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smarr in 1956 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smarr 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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