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Smolak Name Meaning

Polish; Czech and Slovak (Smolák Slovak also Smoľak and Smoľák): derivative of Smola . Slovenian and Croatian: nickname or perhaps an occupational name derived from smola ‘resin pitch’ figuratively ‘bad luck’ (see Smola ).

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


Similar surnames: Smolek, Smola, Smolik, Dolak, Salak, Kolak, Wolak, Smoley, Solak

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Where is the Smolak family from?

You can see how Smolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smolak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Smolak families living in Alberta. This was about 45% of all the recorded Smolak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Smolak families in 1911.
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What did your Smolak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smolak. 100% of Smolak men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolak 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Smolak. 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 263 military records available for the last name Smolak. For the veterans among your Smolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smolak in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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