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Smoldt Family History

Smoldt 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: Stoldt, Smola, Soldo, Smolar, Smoot, Smolen, Smoley, Molt, Smolka

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Where is the Smoldt family from?

You can see how Smoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Smoldt families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smoldt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Smoldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smoldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smoldt. 100% of Smoldt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Smoldt women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Smoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoldt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smoldt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Smoldt. For the veterans among your Smoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoldt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Smoldt in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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