History of your Surname
Get access to Smoldon family records.Start a free trial

Smoldon Family History

Smoldon 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: Sheldon, Soldo, Smaldone, Skeldon, Snowdon, Smolen, Smerdon, Solon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Smoldon family from?

You can see how Smoldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Smoldon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Smoldon families living in Devon. This was about 84% of all the recorded Smoldon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Smoldon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smoldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smoldon. 100% of Smoldon men worked as a Hotel Proprietor and 100% of Smoldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

View Census Data for Smoldon | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Smoldon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Smoldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoldon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Smoldon

Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Smoldon. 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.

View all Smoldon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Smoldon. For the veterans among your Smoldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Smoldon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Smoldon family history

Discover More

What is the average Smoldon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Smoldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Smoldon in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smoldon

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Smoldon family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Smoldon last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial