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Smelko Family History

Smelko Surname Meaning

Slovak (Šmelko): perhaps a nickname for a black marketeer from šmeliť ‘to sell on a black market’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smelko family from?

You can see how Smelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Smelko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Smelko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smelko families in 1920.
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What did your Smelko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smelko. 24% of Smelko men worked as a Miner and 100% of Smelko women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Coal Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Smelko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Smelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelko 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Smelko. 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 138 military records available for the last name Smelko. For the veterans among your Smelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smelko in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelko 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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