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Smoky Family History

Smoky 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: Smoke, Sok, Moy, Mok, Skok, Stoke, Smola, Mory, Amory, Smock

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Where is the Smoky family from?

You can see how Smoky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Smoky families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Smoky's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Smoky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoky 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 301 census records available for the last name Smoky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoky 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 Smoky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Smoky. For the veterans among your Smoky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoky lifespan?

Average Smoky life expectancy in 1969 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smoky 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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