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Smyka Family History

Smyka 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: Soyka, Smyrl, Siska, Smola, Sarka, Mika, Smolka, Sojka, Sluka, Stika

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Where is the Smyka family from?

You can see how Smyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyka family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Smyka families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Smyka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smyka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Smyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyka 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Smyka. 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 59 military records available for the last name Smyka. For the veterans among your Smyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smyka in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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