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Smonko Family History

Smonko Name 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: Smolko, Monk, Monzo, Smock, Manko, Smink, Smolka, Shonka, Stanko

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Where is the Smonko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smonko 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 Smonko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Smonko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smonko 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 Smonko. 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 26 military records available for the last name Smonko. For the veterans among your Smonko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smonko lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Smonko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Smonko in 1975 was 88, and 85 in 1996.

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