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Smoles Family History

Smoles 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: Smolen, Smiles, Smoley, Moles, Smolek, Sholes, Scoles, Smales, Soles

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoles 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 Smoles ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smoles ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Smoles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoles 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smoles. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smoles. For the veterans among your Smoles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoles lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1987, in the United States, Smoles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smoles in 1961 was 35, and 66 in 1987.

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