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Smakel Family History

Smakel 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: Savel, Sickel, Seckel, Smail, Markel, Stakes, Small, Sakal, Staker

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Where is the Smakel family from?

You can see how Smakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smakel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smakel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Smakel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Smakel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Smakel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smakel 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 Smakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smakel. 100% of Smakel 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
    100%

What Smakel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Smakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smakel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Smakel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Smakel. For the veterans among your Smakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smakel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Smakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smakel in 1978 was 74, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smakel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smakel 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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