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Smolk Family History

Smolk 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: Smola, Smock, Smolka, Smolek, Smolik, Smolak, Smoak, Smolko, Stolk

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Where is the Smolk family from?

You can see how Smolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smolk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Smolk family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smolk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolk 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 Smolk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolk. 100% of Smolk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smolk women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Smolk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Smolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolk 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Smolk. 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 101 military records available for the last name Smolk. For the veterans among your Smolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Smolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smolk in 1960 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smolk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolk 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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