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Smaka Family History

Smaka 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: Maka, Smaha, Sala, Maki, Sada, Scala, Mak, Sama, Maza, Sakai

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Where is the Smaka family from?

You can see how Smaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smaka families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Smaka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Smaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smaka 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 Smaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smaka. 60% of Smaka 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%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Smaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Smaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smaka 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Smaka. 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 70 military records available for the last name Smaka. For the veterans among your Smaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smaka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Smaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smaka in 1955 was 44, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smaka 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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