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Smigielski Family History

Smigielski Surname Meaning

Polish (Śmigielski): habitational name for someone from Śmigiel in Greater Poland Voivodeship. Compare Smigelski.

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


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Where is the Smigielski family from?

You can see how Smigielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smigielski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Smigielski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 23% of all the recorded Smigielski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smigielski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smigielski 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 Smigielski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smigielski. 35% of Smigielski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Smigielski women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smigielski were New Worker and Upholster.

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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
    35%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Upholster
    50%

What Smigielski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smigielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smigielski 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Smigielski. 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 514 military records available for the last name Smigielski. For the veterans among your Smigielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smigielski lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Smigielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smigielski in 1941 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smigielski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smigielski 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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