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Smyrski Family History

Smyrski 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: Mirski, Skorski, Smulski, Snarski, Smyrl, Slaski, Borski, Slomski

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Where is the Smyrski family from?

You can see how Smyrski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyrski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smyrski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smyrski families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Smyrski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Smyrski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyrski 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 Smyrski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smyrski. 35% of Smyrski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smyrski women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Smyrski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Smyrski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyrski 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Smyrski. 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 83 military records available for the last name Smyrski. For the veterans among your Smyrski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyrski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smyrski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Smyrski in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smyrski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyrski 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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