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Smullen Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Smolláin ‘descendant of Smollán’ a personal name of uncertain origin. The name may be a variant of Ó Spealáin (see Spillane ).

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


Similar surnames: Mullen, Smollen, Cullen, Smallen, Scallan, Millen, Munley, Mollen

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Where is the Smullen family from?

You can see how Smullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Smullen families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Smullen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Smullen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smullen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smullen. 30% of Smullen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Smullen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smullen were Clerk and Stitcher. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stitcher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Smullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smullen 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Smullen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Smullen. For the veterans among your Smullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smullen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Smullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smullen in 1959 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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