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Smagacz Family History

Smagacz Surname 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: Sagan, Maga, Starace, Rapacz, Lagace, Shabazz, Magan, Smack, Magana

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Where is the Smagacz family from?

You can see how Smagacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smagacz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Smagacz families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Smagacz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smagacz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smagacz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smagacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Finisher and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smagacz. 34% of Smagacz men worked as a Wood Finisher and 34% of Smagacz women worked as a Knitter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smagacz were Assembler and Kitchen Helper.

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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

  • Wood Finisher
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Kitchen Helper
    34%

What Smagacz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Smagacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smagacz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Smagacz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Smagacz. For the veterans among your Smagacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smagacz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Smagacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smagacz in 1965 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smagacz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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