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Smolenski Family History

Smolenski Surname Meaning

Polish (Smoleński): habitational name for someone from a place called Smoleń in Masovian and Silesian voivodeships.

Polish (Smoleński) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Smoleński): habitational name for someone from the city of Smolensk in western Russia.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Smolinski.

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


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Where is the Smolenski family from?

You can see how Smolenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolenski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smolenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Smolenski families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolenski's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smolenski families in 1891.
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What did your Smolenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smolenski. 100% of Smolenski women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smolenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolenski 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Smolenski. 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 840 military records available for the last name Smolenski. For the veterans among your Smolenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolenski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Smolenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smolenski in 1950 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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