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Smarsh Family History

Smarsh Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Polish Smarz Smardz from smarz smardz ‘morel’ a type of mushroom probably applied as a nickname.

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


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Where is the Smarsh family from?

You can see how Smarsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smarsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smarsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Smarsh family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Smarsh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Smarsh families in 1911.
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What did your Smarsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smarsh. 40% of Smarsh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Smarsh women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Wood Pattern Maker
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 161 immigration records available for the last name Smarsh. 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 232 military records available for the last name Smarsh. For the veterans among your Smarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smarsh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smarsh in 1961 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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