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Smink Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Schminke a metonymic occupational name for a maker of cosmetic potions and ointments from Middle High German smincke ‘make up’ (see Schminke ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sink, Mink, Swing, Klink, Munk, Smack, Mick, Zink, Swink, Smick

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Where is the Smink family from?

You can see how Smink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smink family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Smink families living in Quebec. This was about 37% of all the recorded Smink's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Smink families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smink. 29% of Smink men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smink women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smink were Blacksmith and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Blacksmith
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smink 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Smink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 380 military records available for the last name Smink. For the veterans among your Smink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smink lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Smink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Smink in 1956 was 44, and 53 in 2004.

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