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Smollinger Family History

Smollinger 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: Sollinger, Hollinger, Bollinger, Dollinger, Zollinger, Pollinger

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Where is the Smollinger family from?

You can see how Smollinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smollinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smollinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smollinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Smollinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smollinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smollinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smollinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Smollinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smollinger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smollinger. 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 Smollinger. For the veterans among your Smollinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smollinger lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Smollinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smollinger in 1994 was 70, and 26 in 2003.

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