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Smerdel Family History

Smerdel 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: Mergel, Seidel, Merkel, Speidel, Medel, Smerdon, Mendel, Sterkel

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Where is the Smerdel family from?

You can see how Smerdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerdel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Smerdel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Smerdel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smerdel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smerdel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerdel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smerdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Solderer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smerdel. 45% of Smerdel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smerdel women worked as a Solderer.

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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
    45%
  • Moulder
    34%
  • Car Repairman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Solderer
    100%

What Smerdel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Smerdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerdel 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Smerdel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Smerdel. For the veterans among your Smerdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerdel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smerdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smerdel in 1961 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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