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Smitka Family History

Smitka 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: Smitha, Smith, Slivka, Siska, Miska, Micka, Mita, Nitka, Sita, Mika

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Where is the Smitka family from?

You can see how Smitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smitka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Smitka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smitka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smitka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitka 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 Smitka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smitka. 39% of Smitka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smitka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Auto Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Smitka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Smitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitka 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Smitka. 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 138 military records available for the last name Smitka. For the veterans among your Smitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Smitka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smitka in 1954 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smitka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitka 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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