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Smeya Family History

Smeya 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, Sera, Amaya, Moya, Sena, Smola, Seta, Mega, Umeda

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Where is the Smeya family from?

You can see how Smeya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Smeya families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Smeya's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Smeya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeya 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 Smeya ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Smeya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Smeya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeya 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 Smeya. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smeya. For the veterans among your Smeya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeya lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Smeya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Smeya in 1965 was 71, and 26 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smeya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeya 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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