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Smolarz Family History

Smolarz Name 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: Smolar, Solarz, Stolarz, Solar, Smola, Scolaro, Sholar, Solari

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Where is the Smolarz family from?

You can see how Smolarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smolarz families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolarz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smolarz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolarz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smolarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smolarz. 50% of Smolarz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Smolarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolarz 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Smolarz. 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 112 military records available for the last name Smolarz. For the veterans among your Smolarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolarz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Smolarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smolarz in 1950 was 44, and 69 in 2000.

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