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Smigal Family History

Smigal 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: Sigal, Smigel, Seigal, Mihal, Migdal, Sibal, Smigiel, Sehgal, Migl

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Where is the Smigal family from?

You can see how Smigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smigal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smigal families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smigal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smigal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smigal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Smigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smigal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Smigal. 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 63 military records available for the last name Smigal. For the veterans among your Smigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smigal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Smigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Smigal in 1957 was 38, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smigal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smigal 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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