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Smuda Family History

Smuda Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname for a sour-faced person a derivative of Czech smudit (se) ‘to look sour’.

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


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Where is the Smuda family from?

You can see how Smuda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smuda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Smuda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Smuda family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smuda's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Smuda families in 1911.
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What did your Smuda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smuda. 100% of Smuda 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smuda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuda 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Smuda. 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 354 military records available for the last name Smuda. For the veterans among your Smuda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smuda lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smuda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smuda in 1957 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smuda 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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