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Smolej Family History

Smolej 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, Soler, Sole, Stolen, Molen, Smola

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Where is the Smolej family from?

You can see how Smolej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolej family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smolej families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Smolej families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolej's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smolej families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolej 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 31 census records available for the last name Smolej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolej 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Smolej. 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 17 military records available for the last name Smolej. For the veterans among your Smolej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolej lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Smolej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smolej in 1982 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolej 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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