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Smirak Family History

Smirak 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: Sirak, Mira, Svitak, Smink, Stirk, Marak, Spivak, Sivak, Spisak

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Where is the Smirak family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smirak. 50% of Smirak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Smirak women worked as a Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Smirak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Smirak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirak 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 Smirak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Smirak. For the veterans among your Smirak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Smirak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smirak in 1960 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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