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Smollack Family History

Smollack 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: Smolak, Pollack, Mollick, Slack, Molla, Smola, Pollock, Sollami

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Where is the Smollack family from?

You can see how Smollack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smollack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smollack families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smollack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smollack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smollack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smollack ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Smollack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smollack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smollack. 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 12 military records available for the last name Smollack. For the veterans among your Smollack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smollack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Smollack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Smollack in 1963 was 42, and 88 in 2000.

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