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Smejkal Family History

Smejkal Name Meaning

Czech (Šmejkal): from a derivative of smýkat ‘to drag’ hence a nickname for someone with a bad limp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stejskal, Sterkel, Smetak, Smead, Smrekar, Melka, Smolka, Cejka

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Where is the Smejkal family from?

You can see how Smejkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smejkal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smejkal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Smejkal families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smejkal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smejkal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smejkal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smejkal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smejkal. 20% of Smejkal men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Smejkal women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smejkal were Labor and Inspector. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Assembler
    29%
  • Inspector
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smejkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smejkal 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Smejkal. 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 592 military records available for the last name Smejkal. For the veterans among your Smejkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smejkal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Smejkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smejkal in 1956 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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