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Smosky Family History

Smosky 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: Mosby, Smock, Klosky, Trosky, Smoley, Smolka, Mosko, Smoke, Mosey

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Where is the Smosky family from?

You can see how Smosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smosky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Smosky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smosky 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 85 census records available for the last name Smosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smosky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smosky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Smosky. For the veterans among your Smosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smosky lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Smosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smosky in 1994 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smosky 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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