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Smolanoff Family History

Smolanoff Name 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: Stoyanoff, Solano, Stoloff, Romanoff, Malakoff, Polakoff, Molano

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Smolanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolanoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smolanoff. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Smolanoff. For the veterans among your Smolanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolanoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Smolanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Smolanoff in 1975 was 70, and 83 in 1994.

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