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Smoleski Family History

Smoleski 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: Smolenski, Moleski, Poleski, Maleski, Smolinski, Molski, Smolek

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Where is the Smoleski family from?

You can see how Smoleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoleski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smoleski families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smoleski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smoleski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smoleski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smoleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smoleski. 100% of Smoleski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smoleski women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Smoleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Smoleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoleski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smoleski. 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 31 military records available for the last name Smoleski. For the veterans among your Smoleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoleski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Smoleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smoleski in 1969 was 82, and 81 in 1998.

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