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Smolian Family History

Smolian 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: Smolin, Molin, Milian, Smola, Smolar, Smolen, Solan, Smolka, Solin

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Where is the Smolian family from?

You can see how Smolian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smolian families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smolian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smolian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smolian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smolian. 100% of Smolian men worked as a Salesman. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Smolian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolian 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Smolian. 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 19 military records available for the last name Smolian. For the veterans among your Smolian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolian lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Smolian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smolian in 1970 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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