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Smutka Family History

Smutka 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: Rutka, Smitha, Smolka, Muska, Dutka, Skurka, Sluka, Stupka, Smutny

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Where is the Smutka family from?

You can see how Smutka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smutka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smutka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smutka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smutka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smutka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smutka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smutka. 60% of Smutka men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Smutka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Smutka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smutka 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Smutka. 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 25 military records available for the last name Smutka. For the veterans among your Smutka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smutka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Smutka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smutka in 1969 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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