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Smerznak Family History

Smerznak 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: Smetana, Slezak, Jerzak, Smetak, Serna, Sberna, Serena, Cernak, Serra

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Where is the Smerznak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smerznak 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 Smerznak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smerznak. 100% of Smerznak women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Smerznak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerznak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smerznak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smerznak. For the veterans among your Smerznak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerznak lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Smerznak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smerznak in 1976 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

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