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Smakula Family History

Smakula Name 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: Sekula, Pakula, Bakula, Matula, Sakuma, Mikula, Mamula, Makela

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Where is the Smakula family from?

You can see how Smakula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smakula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smakula families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smakula's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smakula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smakula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smakula ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smakula ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Smakula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smakula 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Smakula. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Smakula. For the veterans among your Smakula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smakula lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Smakula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Smakula in 1957 was 58, and 49 in 2003.

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