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Smigel Family History

Smigel Surname Meaning

Polish (Śmigel): variant of Smigiel.

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


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Where is the Smigel family from?

You can see how Smigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smigel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Smigel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Smigel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smigel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smigel 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 Smigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smigel. 25% of Smigel men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Smigel women worked as a Folder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smigel were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Smigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smigel 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Smigel. 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 283 military records available for the last name Smigel. For the veterans among your Smigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smigel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Smigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smigel in 1944 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smigel 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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