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Smilnyak Family History

Smilnyak 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: Smiley, Smink, Smolak, Melnyk, Miyake, Minas, Shinnick, Sinai, Millan

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Where is the Smilnyak family from?

You can see how Smilnyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilnyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smilnyak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smilnyak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smilnyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilnyak 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 8 census records available for the last name Smilnyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilnyak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smilnyak. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smilnyak. For the veterans among your Smilnyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilnyak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Smilnyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Smilnyak in 1972 was 85, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilnyak 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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