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Smetanka Family History

Smetanka Name Meaning

Slovak and Rusyn (mainly from Slovakia): diminutive of Smetana .

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


Similar surnames: Smetana, Smietana, Smetak, Sultana, Stanko, Santana, Manka, Stefanko

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Where is the Smetanka family from?

You can see how Smetanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smetanka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Smetanka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Smetanka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smetanka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smetanka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smetanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smetanka. 35% of Smetanka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smetanka women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%
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What Smetanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Smetanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smetanka 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Smetanka. 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 167 military records available for the last name Smetanka. For the veterans among your Smetanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smetanka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Smetanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smetanka in 1960 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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