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Smitala Family History

Smitala 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: Switala, Smetana, Smitha, Smietana, Spitale, Wiitala, Sigala, Smittle

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Where is the Smitala family from?

You can see how Smitala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smitala family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Smitala's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Smitala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitala 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 10 census records available for the last name Smitala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitala 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Smitala. 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 3 military records available for the last name Smitala. For the veterans among your Smitala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Smitala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Smitala in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitala 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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