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Smyre Name Meaning

Variant of Smyer .

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


Similar surnames: Suire, Myre, Smyrl, Smart, Smarr, Shyne, Tyre, Score, Sayne, Saye

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Where is the Smyre family from?

You can see how Smyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smyre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Smyre families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyre's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Smyre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smyre. 26% of Smyre men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Smyre women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smyre were Salesman and School Teacher. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • School Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyre 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Smyre. 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 459 military records available for the last name Smyre. For the veterans among your Smyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyre lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Smyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smyre in 1948 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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