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Smakowski Family History

Smakowski 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: Makowski, Sakowski, Smykowski, Sadowski, Rakowski, Markowski

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Where is the Smakowski family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Smakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Smakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smakowski 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Smakowski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Smakowski. For the veterans among your Smakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smakowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Smakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smakowski in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smakowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smakowski 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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