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Smieja Family History

Smieja Surname Meaning

Polish (Śmieja): nickname for a jolly person from Old Polish śmiejać się ‘to laugh’.

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


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Where is the Smieja family from?

You can see how Smieja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smieja family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smieja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Smieja families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smieja's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Smieja families in 1920.
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What did your Smieja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smieja. 34% of Smieja 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
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

What Smieja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Smieja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smieja 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Smieja. 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 100 military records available for the last name Smieja. For the veterans among your Smieja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smieja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smieja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smieja in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smieja 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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