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Smulski Name Meaning

Polish:: habitational name for someone from Smulska in Masovian Voivodeship or Smulsko in Greater Poland Voivodeship of the same etymology as variant of Smólski a habitational name for someone from Smólsk in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship or Smólsko in Lublin Voivodeship named with the nickname Smoła (see Smola ) or vocabulary word smoła ‘tar pitch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Szumski, Sielski, Molski, Slaski, Smolinski, Osmanski, Sokalski

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Where is the Smulski family from?

You can see how Smulski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smulski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Smulski families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Smulski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smulski families in 1920.
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What did your Smulski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smulski. 30% of Smulski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smulski women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    30%
  • Freight Handler
    30%
  • Bar Tender
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Smulski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulski 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Smulski. 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 425 military records available for the last name Smulski. For the veterans among your Smulski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Smulski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smulski in 1948 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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