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Smykla Family History

Smykla 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: Smyrl, Smola, Shukla, Sylla, Soyka, Smyly, Sala, Stella, Scala, Mula

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Where is the Smykla family from?

You can see how Smykla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smykla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Smykla families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Smykla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smykla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smykla 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 Smykla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smykla. 100% of Smykla men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smykla women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Smykla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Smykla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smykla 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Smykla. 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 131 military records available for the last name Smykla. For the veterans among your Smykla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smykla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Smykla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smykla in 1961 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smykla 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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