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Smida Family History

Smida 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: Sumida, Smid, Smuda, Smidt, Sida, Smith, Sada, Ida, Mira, Shima

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Where is the Smida family from?

You can see how Smida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smida family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Smida families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smida's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Smida families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smida 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 Smida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smida. 30% of Smida men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Smida women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smida were Machine Operator and Drill Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Drill Operator
    25%

What Smida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Smida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smida 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Smida. 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 274 military records available for the last name Smida. For the veterans among your Smida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smida lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Smida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smida in 1958 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smida 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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