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Smulka Family History

Smulka 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: Smolka, Mulka, Mula, Smola, Sulla, Kulka, Melka, Smull, Muska, Spilka

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Where is the Smulka family from?

You can see how Smulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smulka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smulka family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Smulka's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Smulka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Smulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulka 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Smulka. 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 159 military records available for the last name Smulka. For the veterans among your Smulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Smulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smulka in 1959 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smulka 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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