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Smerka Family History

Smerka 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: Serra, Sera, Berka, Sarka, Shera, Mera, Sterk, Melka, Sierra, Smolka

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Where is the Smerka family from?

You can see how Smerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smerka family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smerka's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Smerka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Smerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Smerka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smerka. For the veterans among your Smerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Smerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smerka in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smerka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smerka 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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