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Smishek Family History

Smishek 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: Smisek, Sistek, Smithey, Misek, Smither, Swisher, Smialek, Smithee

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Where is the Smishek family from?

You can see how Smishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smishek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smishek family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smishek's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Smishek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smishek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smishek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Smishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smishek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smishek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smishek. For the veterans among your Smishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smishek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Smishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smishek in 1971 was 85, and 52 in 2001.

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