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Smulter Family History

Smulter 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: Multer, Saulter, Malter, Salter, Muster, Sulzer, Sauter, Soulier

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Where is the Smulter family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smulter. 100% of Smulter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Smulter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Smulter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulter 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Smulter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Smulter. For the veterans among your Smulter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Smulter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Smulter in 1965 was 82, and 70 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smulter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smulter 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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