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Smink Family History

Smink Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Schminke, a metonymic occupational name for a maker of cosmetic potions and ointments from Middle High German smincke ‘make up’.

(see Schminke).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smink family from?

You can see how Smink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smink family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Smink families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smink's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Smink families in 1891.
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What did your Smink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smink. 29% of Smink men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smink women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smink were Blacksmith and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Blacksmith
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smink 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Smink. 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 380 military records available for the last name Smink. For the veterans among your Smink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smink lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Smink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Smink in 1956 was 44, and 53 in 2004.

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