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Smolinsky Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Smolinski .

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


Similar surnames: Smolensky, Smolinski, Solinsky, Wolinsky, Smolenski, Dolinsky

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Where is the Smolinsky family from?

You can see how Smolinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Smolinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Smolinsky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolinsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Smolinsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smolinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolinsky. 39% of Smolinsky men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Smolinsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smolinsky were Farm Labor and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Cutter
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smolinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolinsky 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Smolinsky. 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 565 military records available for the last name Smolinsky. For the veterans among your Smolinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolinsky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Smolinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smolinsky in 1953 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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