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Smalec Family History

Smalec Surname 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: Malec, Smale, Smales, Sales, Sale, Scales, Malek, Staley, Salem

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Where is the Smalec family from?

You can see how Smalec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalec family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Smalec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Smalec family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smalec's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Smalec families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smalec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smalec. 60% of Smalec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smalec women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Helper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Smalec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Smalec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalec 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Smalec. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Smalec. For the veterans among your Smalec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smalec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Smalec in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smalec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalec ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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