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Smolin Family History

Smolin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Russian: occupational name for a pitch burner from East Slavic smola ‘pitch’.

The name is derived from the combination of the word for 'pitch' and a possessive suffix.

This indicates a connection to the profession of producing or working with pitch.

Occupational names often reflect the trades or crafts of ancestors.

The usage of -in suggests a form of belonging or association with that occupation.

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


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Where is the Smolin family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolin. 24% of Smolin men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Smolin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smolin were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Smolin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Smolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolin 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Smolin. 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 256 military records available for the last name Smolin. For the veterans among your Smolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Smolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smolin in 1950 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolin 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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