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Smiechowski Family History

Smiechowski Surname 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: Piechowski, Stachowski, Orzechowski, Czechowski, Mieczkowski

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Where is the Smiechowski family from?

You can see how Smiechowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiechowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smiechowski family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smiechowski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Smiechowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiechowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smiechowski ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Smiechowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Smiechowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiechowski 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Smiechowski. 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 113 military records available for the last name Smiechowski. For the veterans among your Smiechowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiechowski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Smiechowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Smiechowski in 1947 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smiechowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiechowski 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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