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Smigiel Name Meaning

Polish (Śmigiel): nickname from śmigiel ‘rung of a ladder’ or perhaps a derivative of śmigać ‘to swish or crack (a whip)’.

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


Similar surnames: Smigel, Figiel, Smiley, Igel, Smillie, Kisiel, Stimmel, Seidel

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Where is the Smigiel family from?

You can see how Smigiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smigiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Smigiel families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Smigiel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smigiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smigiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smigiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smigiel. 30% of Smigiel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smigiel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smigiel were Chauffer and Laborer. .

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Chauffer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Smigiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smigiel 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Smigiel. 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 446 military records available for the last name Smigiel. For the veterans among your Smigiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smigiel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Smigiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smigiel in 1954 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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