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Smenyak Family History

Smenyak 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: Smetak, Smead, Senna, Senick, Menna, Sena, Sestak, Menza, Sedlak

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Where is the Smenyak family from?

You can see how Smenyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smenyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smenyak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smenyak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smenyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smenyak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smenyak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Smenyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smenyak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smenyak. 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 11 military records available for the last name Smenyak. For the veterans among your Smenyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smenyak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Smenyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Smenyak in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 1991.

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