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Smolick Family History

Smolick 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: Smolik, Schlick, Smock, Sellick, Malick, Golick, Smolin, Smolek

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Where is the Smolick family from?

You can see how Smolick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Smolick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smolick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smolick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smolick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smolick. 20% of Smolick men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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What Smolick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Smolick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolick 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Smolick. 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 88 military records available for the last name Smolick. For the veterans among your Smolick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Smolick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smolick in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2001.

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