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Smokey Family History

Smokey 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: Stokey, Smoley, Smoker, Smoke, Sankey, Stoker, Stoke, Slowey, Trokey

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Where is the Smokey family from?

You can see how Smokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smokey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Smokey families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Smokey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smokey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smokey 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 Smokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smokey. 100% of Smokey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Smokey women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Smokey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Smokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smokey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Smokey. 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 567 military records available for the last name Smokey. For the veterans among your Smokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smokey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Smokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smokey in 1969 was 74, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smokey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smokey 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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