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Smoda Family History

Smoda 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: Smola, Soda, Skoda, Shoda, Smuda, Sada, Boda, Mora, Oda, Toda

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Where is the Smoda family from?

You can see how Smoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smoda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smoda family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smoda's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Smoda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Smoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoda 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 Smoda. 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 16 military records available for the last name Smoda. For the veterans among your Smoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoda lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Smoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Smoda in 1980 was 83, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smoda 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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