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Smolewski Family History

Smolewski 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: Smolenski, Sobolewski, Sulewski, Smolinski, Malewski, Milewski

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Where is the Smolewski family from?

You can see how Smolewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smolewski family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolewski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Smolewski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Smolewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolewski 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Smolewski. 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 61 military records available for the last name Smolewski. For the veterans among your Smolewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolewski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Smolewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smolewski in 1974 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolewski 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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