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Smialek Family History

Smialek Surname Meaning

Polish (Śmiałek): nickname from śmiałek ‘bold’.

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


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Where is the Smialek family from?

You can see how Smialek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smialek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Smialek families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Smialek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smialek families in 1920.
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What did your Smialek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smialek. 41% of Smialek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Smialek women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smialek were Truck Driver and Card Assembler.

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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
    41%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Molder
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Card Assembler
    50%

What Smialek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Smialek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smialek 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Smialek. 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 317 military records available for the last name Smialek. For the veterans among your Smialek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smialek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smialek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smialek in 1962 was 45, and 93 in 2004.

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