Ralph Smuin (1923–1983)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1983
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ralph Smuin born? 1923.
When did Ralph Smuin die? 1983.
Life story
Ralph Smuin (1923–1983) was born in 1923, and died in 1983, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Ralph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ralph's life.
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The world Ralph lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Ralph Smuin
When was Ralph Smuin born?
Ralph Smuin was born in 1923.
When did Ralph Smuin die?
Ralph Smuin died in 1983.
How old was Ralph Smuin at the time of death?
Ralph Smuin was about 60 years old.
Where is Ralph Smuin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ralph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ralph Smuin was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Ralph Smuin died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ralph died.
What generation was Ralph Smuin part of?
Born in 1923, Ralph Smuin was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ralph Smuin's lifetime?
During Ralph's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ralph Smuin?
Federal censuses taken during Ralph's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Ralph Smuin are on AncestryData?
2 people named Ralph Smuin are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1923
Death
1983
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