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Smolinka Family History

Smolinka 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: Smolka, Smolinski, Molina, Smolin, Smolik, Smolinsky, Slivka, Molin

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What did your Smolinka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smolinka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Smolinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolinka 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smolinka. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Smolinka. For the veterans among your Smolinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolinka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Smolinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Smolinka in 1969 was 74, and 41 in 2003.

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