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Smolnicky Family History

Smolnicky 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: Skolnick, Scolnick, Rolnick, Skalicky, Skotnicki, Policky, Smolik

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Where is the Smolnicky family from?

You can see how Smolnicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolnicky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smolnicky families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smolnicky's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Smolnicky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolnicky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smolnicky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weavers was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smolnicky. 100% of Smolnicky women worked as a Weavers. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weavers
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Smolnicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolnicky 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Smolnicky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Smolnicky. For the veterans among your Smolnicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolnicky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smolnicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smolnicky in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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