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Smentowski Family History

Smentowski 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: Senkowski, Pienkowski, Stankowski, Stepnowski, Sosnowski, Sarnowski

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Where is the Smentowski family from?

You can see how Smentowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smentowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smentowski family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smentowski's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Smentowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smentowski 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 Smentowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smentowski. 100% of Smentowski men worked as a Tool Grinder.

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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

  • Tool Grinder
    100%

What Smentowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Smentowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smentowski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smentowski. 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 38 military records available for the last name Smentowski. For the veterans among your Smentowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smentowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Smentowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smentowski in 1972 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smentowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smentowski 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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