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Smetko Family History

Smetko 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: Smelko, Seto, Metro, Mesko, Senko, Sienko, Smetak, Stefko, Petko

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Where is the Smetko family from?

You can see how Smetko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smetko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smetko family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smetko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smetko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smetko 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 44 census records available for the last name Smetko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smetko 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Smetko. 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 24 military records available for the last name Smetko. For the veterans among your Smetko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smetko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Smetko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smetko in 1963 was 76, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smetko 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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