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Smik Family History

Smik 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: Sik, Smink, Smid, Smit, Smick, Shi, Sok, Min, Smith, Amin

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Where is the Smik family from?

You can see how Smik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smik family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Smik's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Smik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smik 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 Smik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smik. 43% of Smik men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Smik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Smik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smik 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Smik. 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 45 military records available for the last name Smik. For the veterans among your Smik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Smik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Smik in 1962 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smik 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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