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Smereka Family History

Smereka 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: Smrekar, Sereda, Serena, Gmerek, Seroka, Serra, Merida, Melena, Sera

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Where is the Smereka family from?

You can see how Smereka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smereka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smereka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smereka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smereka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smereka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smereka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smereka. 67% of Smereka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smereka women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Smereka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Smereka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smereka 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Smereka. 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 35 military records available for the last name Smereka. For the veterans among your Smereka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smereka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Smereka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Smereka in 1965 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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