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Smitana Family History

Smitana 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: Smetana, Smietana, Sultana, Smitha, Santana, Switala, Smith, Shibata

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Where is the Smitana family from?

You can see how Smitana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitana family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Smitana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Smitana family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Smitana's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Smitana families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitana 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 Smitana ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Smitana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Smitana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitana 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Smitana. 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 24 military records available for the last name Smitana. For the veterans among your Smitana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitana lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Smitana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Smitana in 1963 was 72, and 59 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitana 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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