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Smelski Family History

Smelski 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: Sielski, Smulski, Bielski, Molski, Skalski, Scelsi, Meleski, Smelser

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Where is the Smelski family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smelski. 63% of Smelski men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farmers Son
    38%

What Smelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Smelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Smelski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smelski. For the veterans among your Smelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelski lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Smelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smelski in 1985 was 64, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelski 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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