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Smyrl Family History

Smyrl Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schmirl: from Middle High German smerl ‘gudgeon’ (a small freshwater fish) hence a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or a seller of these fish.

The gudgeon was considered gullible so it may be a nickname for a gullible person.

From Middle High German smire ‘falcon’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a falconer.

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


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Where is the Smyrl family from?

You can see how Smyrl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyrl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smyrl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Smyrl families living in South Carolina. This was about 37% of all the recorded Smyrl's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Smyrl families in 1880.
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What did your Smyrl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smyrl. 35% of Smyrl men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Smyrl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smyrl were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 160 immigration records available for the last name Smyrl. 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 499 military records available for the last name Smyrl. For the veterans among your Smyrl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyrl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smyrl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smyrl in 1963 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

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