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Smrek Family History

Smrek 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: Syrek, Sirek, Turek, Smrekar, Borek, Terek, Sires, Smock, Herek

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Where is the Smrek family from?

You can see how Smrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smrek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smrek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Smrek families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smrek's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smrek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smrek 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 Smrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smrek. 50% of Smrek 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
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Coal Loader
    25%

What Smrek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Smrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smrek 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Smrek. 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 80 military records available for the last name Smrek. For the veterans among your Smrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smrek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Smrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smrek in 1959 was 47, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smrek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smrek 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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