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Smenda Family History

Smenda 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: Seda, Smead, Senna, Menna, Monda, Sena, Mende, Menza, Munda, Benda

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Where is the Smenda family from?

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

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

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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

  • Day Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Smenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smenda 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smenda. 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 31 military records available for the last name Smenda. For the veterans among your Smenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smenda lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Smenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smenda in 1985 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smenda 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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