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Smollen Family History

Smollen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Smullen.

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


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Where is the Smollen family from?

You can see how Smollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smollen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Smollen families living in Delaware. This was about 39% of all the recorded Smollen's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Smollen families in 1880.
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What did your Smollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smollen. 28% of Smollen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smollen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smollen were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Smollen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smollen 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Smollen. 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 409 military records available for the last name Smollen. For the veterans among your Smollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smollen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Smollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Smollen in 1954 was 62, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smollen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smollen 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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