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Smolder Family History

Smolder 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: Molder, Smoller, Holder, Moder, Soler, Stoller, Soller, Moller

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Where is the Smolder family from?

You can see how Smolder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smolder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Smolder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smolder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smolder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolder. 67% of Smolder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smolder women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Smolder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolder 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Smolder. 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 160 military records available for the last name Smolder. For the veterans among your Smolder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Smolder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smolder in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2001.

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