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Smayda Family History

Smayda 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: Sada, Amaya, Sanda, Maya, Samayoa, Spada, Manda, Imada, Magda, Mayeda

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Where is the Smayda family from?

You can see how Smayda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smayda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smayda family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Smayda's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Smayda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smayda 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 Smayda ancestors do for a living?

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

What Smayda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Smayda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smayda 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Smayda. 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 68 military records available for the last name Smayda. For the veterans among your Smayda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smayda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Smayda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smayda in 1966 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smayda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smayda 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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