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Smatlan Family History

Smatlan Surname 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: Matlin, Smallman, Satran, Patlan, Malan, Sablan, Scallan, Scanlan

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Where is the Smatlan family from?

You can see how Smatlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smatlan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Smatlan families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Smatlan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Smatlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smatlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Smatlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smatlan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Smatlan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Smatlan. For the veterans among your Smatlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smatlan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Smatlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smatlan in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smatlan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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