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Smitsky Family History

Smitsky Surname 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: Smithey, Minsky, Smitley, Savitsky, Slutsky, Swirsky, Mirsky, Shinsky

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Where is the Smitsky family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Smitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Smitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smitsky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smitsky. For the veterans among your Smitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Smitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Smitsky in 1972 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smitsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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