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Zmeskal Family History

Zmeskal 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: Moskal, Smejkal, Mestas, Miska, Mesman, Smestad, Meske, Muskat, Ziska

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Where is the Zmeskal family from?

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

What did your Zmeskal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zmeskal. 100% of Zmeskal men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Zmeskal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zmeskal 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zmeskal. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zmeskal. For the veterans among your Zmeskal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zmeskal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Zmeskal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zmeskal in 1972 was 86, and 90 in 2002.

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