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Smoley Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Smolej or Smole, a nickname derived from smola ‘resin’, ‘pitch’, figuratively ‘bad luck’. is another surname of the same origin. Compare Smolar 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Smolek, Smiley, Soley, Smolar, Coley, Wholey, Boley, Slowey, Smolen

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Smoley Family Origin

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Smoley Family Occupations

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  • Keeping House

    50%

  • Keeps Boarding House

    50%

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In 1880, the most common Smoley occupation in the USA was Keeping House. 50% of Smoley's were Keeping Houses. Keeping House and Keeps Boarding House were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Smoley.

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Smoley Historical Records

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Smoley Life Expectancy

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