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Smerik Family History

Smerik 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: Merin, Merck, Serio, Sterk, Serie, Merk, Smetak, Marik, Smolik

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Where is the Smerik family from?

You can see how Smerik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smerik family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smerik's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Smerik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerik 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 Smerik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smerik. 50% of Smerik 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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Smerik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Smerik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerik 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Smerik. 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 9 military records available for the last name Smerik. For the veterans among your Smerik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Smerik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smerik in 1968 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smerik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerik 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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