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Smochek Family History

Smochek 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: Smock, Smolek, Mochel, Socher, Schenk, Stock, Mock, Kocher, Schei

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Where is the Smochek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smochek 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 23 census records available for the last name Smochek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smochek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smochek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smochek. For the veterans among your Smochek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smochek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Smochek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Smochek in 1975 was 64, and 75 in 1988.

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