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Smolec Family History

Smolec 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: Smolen, Smoley, Smolek, Mole, Golec, Soler, Sole, Stolen, Molen

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Where is the Smolec family from?

You can see how Smolec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smolec family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolec's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smolec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Smolec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolec 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Smolec. 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 11 military records available for the last name Smolec. For the veterans among your Smolec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolec lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Smolec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smolec in 1986 was 68, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smolec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolec 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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