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Smelek Family History

Smelek 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: Smolek, Seeley, Malek, Mele, Smiley, Smolen, Smiles, Molek, Zelek

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Where is the Smelek family from?

You can see how Smelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smelek family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smelek's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Smelek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Smelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smelek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Smelek. For the veterans among your Smelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Smelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smelek in 1976 was 72, and 84 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelek 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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