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Smak Family History

Smak 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: Mak, Sak, Smack, Spak, Simak, Smay, Smoak, Mark, May, Pak

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Where is the Smak family from?

You can see how Smak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Smak families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smak family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Smak's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Smak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smak 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 Smak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smak. 60% of Smak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Helper
    40%

What Smak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Smak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smak 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Smak. 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 85 military records available for the last name Smak. For the veterans among your Smak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smak in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smak 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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