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Smigelski Family History

Smigelski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Śmigielski (see Smigielski) and a very rare Polish variant (Śmigelski) of this surname.

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


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Where is the Smigelski family from?

You can see how Smigelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smigelski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Smigelski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Smigelski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Smigelski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smigelski families in 1920.
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What did your Smigelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smigelski. 100% of Smigelski 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Smigelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smigelski 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Smigelski. 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 444 military records available for the last name Smigelski. For the veterans among your Smigelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smigelski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Smigelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Smigelski in 1954 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smigelski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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