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Smahel Family History

Smahel 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: Savel, Smail, Sichel, Small, Spanel, Stapel, Maheu, Magel, Mahl

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Where is the Smahel family from?

You can see how Smahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smahel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smahel families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Smahel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Smahel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smahel 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 Smahel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Watchman
    100%

What Smahel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Smahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smahel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Smahel. 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 71 military records available for the last name Smahel. For the veterans among your Smahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smahel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Smahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Smahel in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smahel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smahel 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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