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Smigaj Family History

Smigaj 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: Miga, Sligar, Sigal, Smigel, Seigal, Smith, Mira, Shima, Minas, Smead

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Where is the Smigaj family from?

You can see how Smigaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smigaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smigaj families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smigaj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smigaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smigaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smigaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smigaj. 34% of Smigaj men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Mine Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Smigaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smigaj 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Smigaj. 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 Smigaj. For the veterans among your Smigaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smigaj lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smigaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Smigaj in 1963 was 93, and 87 in 2003.

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