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Smollin Family History

Smollin 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, Smollen, Molin, Collin, Smillie, Sellin, Follin, Smolen

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Where is the Smollin family from?

You can see how Smollin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smollin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smollin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Smollin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smollin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smollin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smollin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smollin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Smollin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smollin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Smollin. 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 57 military records available for the last name Smollin. For the veterans among your Smollin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smollin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smollin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smollin in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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