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Smolak Family History

Smolak Surname Meaning

Polish; Czech and Slovak (Smolák Slovak also Smoľak and Smoľák): derivative of Smola.

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname or perhaps an occupational name derived from smola ‘resin pitch’ figuratively ‘bad luck’ (see Smola).

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


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Where is the Smolak family from?

You can see how Smolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smolak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Smolak families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolak's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Smolak families in 1871.
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What did your Smolak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolak. 28% of Smolak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Smolak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smolak were Baker and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    17%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Smolak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolak 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Smolak. 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 263 military records available for the last name Smolak. For the veterans among your Smolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smolak in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolak 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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