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Smuhl Family History

Smuhl Name 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: Stuhl, Smull, Muhl, Suhl, Saul, Kuhl, Samuel, Juhl, Smyrl, Buhl

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Where is the Smuhl family from?

You can see how Smuhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smuhl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Smuhl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 91% of all the recorded Smuhl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smuhl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smuhl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smuhl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smuhl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Smuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuhl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smuhl. 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 20 military records available for the last name Smuhl. For the veterans among your Smuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smuhl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Smuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smuhl in 1967 was 82, and 71 in 1996.

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