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Smolensky Family History

Smolensky Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Smolenski.

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


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Where is the Smolensky family from?

You can see how Smolensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolensky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smolensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Smolensky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smolensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smolensky families in 1880.
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What did your Smolensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolensky. 18% of Smolensky men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Smolensky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smolensky were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Mender
    23%
  • Sorter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Smolensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smolensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolensky 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Smolensky. 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 526 military records available for the last name Smolensky. For the veterans among your Smolensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolensky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smolensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smolensky in 1964 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolensky 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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