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Smolik Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Smolík); Polish: agent derivative of Czech and Slovak smola ‘resin pitch’ figuratively ‘bad luck’ Polish smoła ‘pitch tar’ used as an occupational name or perhaps as a nickname (see Smola ).

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


Similar surnames: Smolin, Smola, Smolek, Smolka, Smolak, Smolar, Smock, Solak, Malik

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Where is the Smolik family from?

You can see how Smolik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smolik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Smolik families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Smolik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smolik families in 1880.
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What did your Smolik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smolik. 100% of Smolik 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Smolik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolik 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Smolik. 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 717 military records available for the last name Smolik. For the veterans among your Smolik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolik lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Smolik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smolik in 1941 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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