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Smykal Family History

Smykal 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: Smyrl, Sakal, Smejkal, Sokal, Soyka, Smeal, Sakai, Smead, Seal

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Where is the Smykal family from?

You can see how Smykal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smykal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smykal families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Smykal's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Smykal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smykal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smykal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smykal. 36% of Smykal men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Smykal women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smykal were Fireman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Fireman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Smykal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smykal 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Smykal. 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 165 military records available for the last name Smykal. For the veterans among your Smykal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smykal lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Smykal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smykal in 1960 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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