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Szmal Family History

Szmal 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: Sama, Seal, Kamal, Staal, Smail, Samad, Saal, Soma, Soman, Sima

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Where is the Szmal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szmal 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 Szmal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Szmal. 100% of Szmal men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Szmal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szmal 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Szmal. 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 14 military records available for the last name Szmal. For the veterans among your Szmal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szmal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Szmal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Szmal in 1962 was 73, and 67 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szmal 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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