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Smithling Family History

Smithling 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: Smithwick, Whitling, Shilling, Stirling, Muehling, Reichling, Mehling

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Where is the Smithling family from?

You can see how Smithling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smithling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Smithling families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Smithling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smithling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithling 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 Smithling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smithling. 24% of Smithling men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Smithling women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Coal Miner
    16%
  • Proprietor Partner
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Smithling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Smithling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithling 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Smithling. 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 76 military records available for the last name Smithling. For the veterans among your Smithling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Smithling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Smithling in 1965 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithling 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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