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Szmigiel Family History

Szmigiel 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: Smigiel, Smigel, Szczygiel, Miguel, Speigel, Figiel, Smilie, Sigel

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Where is the Szmigiel family from?

You can see how Szmigiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szmigiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Szmigiel families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Szmigiel's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Szmigiel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Szmigiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szmigiel 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Szmigiel. 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 55 military records available for the last name Szmigiel. For the veterans among your Szmigiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szmigiel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Szmigiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Szmigiel in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szmigiel 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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