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Sminchak Family History

Sminchak 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: Sinchak, Minhas, Minchin, Machak, Mancha, Smink, Smitha, Fincham

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Where is the Sminchak family from?

You can see how Sminchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sminchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sminchak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sminchak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sminchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sminchak 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 Sminchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sminchak. 67% of Sminchak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

What Sminchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Sminchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sminchak 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sminchak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sminchak. For the veterans among your Sminchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sminchak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sminchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sminchak in 1962 was 55, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sminchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sminchak 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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