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Smolarek Family History

Smolarek Surname Meaning

Polish: occupational name from a diminutive of smolarz ‘pitch burner’ from smoła ‘pitch tar’. Compare Smola.

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


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Where is the Smolarek family from?

You can see how Smolarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolarek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smolarek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Smolarek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolarek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smolarek families in 1880.
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What did your Smolarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolarek. 43% of Smolarek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smolarek women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Electrician
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Molder
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Smolarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Smolarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolarek 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Smolarek. 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 274 military records available for the last name Smolarek. For the veterans among your Smolarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolarek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Smolarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Smolarek in 1955 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolarek 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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