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Smilnak Family History

Smilnak 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: Smink, Smolak, Minas, Sinai, Millan, Silk, Milan, Milas, Spiewak

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Where is the Smilnak family from?

You can see how Smilnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smilnak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smilnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smilnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilnak 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 85 census records available for the last name Smilnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilnak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Smilnak. 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 20 military records available for the last name Smilnak. For the veterans among your Smilnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilnak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smilnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smilnak in 1963 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilnak 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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