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Smolarski Family History

Smolarski 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: Stolarski, Smolenski, Mocarski, Smolinski, Smolarek, Polanski

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Where is the Smolarski family from?

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

What did your Smolarski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Smolarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolarski 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Smolarski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Smolarski. For the veterans among your Smolarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolarski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Smolarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smolarski in 1962 was 65, and 82 in 2002.

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