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Smoliak Family History

Smoliak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Smolik, Smolak, Smola, Smolar, Smolka, Solak, Smolin, Slowiak, Smolek

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Where is the Smoliak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoliak 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 Smoliak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smoliak. 100% of Smoliak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Smoliak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Smoliak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoliak 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Smoliak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Smoliak. For the veterans among your Smoliak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoliak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Smoliak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Smoliak in 1974 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smoliak 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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