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Smelensky Family History

Smelensky 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: Selensky, Smolensky, Smolenski, Selinsky, Selesky, Smolinsky, Melendy

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Where is the Smelensky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelensky 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 Smelensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smelensky. 100% of Smelensky women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Smelensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Smelensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelensky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smelensky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Smelensky. For the veterans among your Smelensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelensky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Smelensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Smelensky in 1968 was 84, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelensky 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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