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Smole Family History

Smole Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from a derivative of smola ‘resin pitch’ figuratively ‘bad luck’ used as a nickname for an unlucky person or as an unflattering nickname for a cobbler.

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


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Where is the Smole family from?

You can see how Smole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smole family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smole families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Smole family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smole's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Smole families in 1911.
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What did your Smole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smole. 58% of Smole men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Smole women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smole were Elec Welder and Seamstress.

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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
    58%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Elec Welder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smole 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Smole. 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 251 military records available for the last name Smole. For the veterans among your Smole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smole lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smole in 1962 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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