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Smaul Family History

Smaul 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: Saul, Maul, Smail, Small, Shaul, Ismail, Paul, Schaul, Kaul, Seal

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Where is the Smaul family from?

You can see how Smaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smaul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smaul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Smaul families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smaul's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Smaul families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Smaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smaul 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Smaul. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smaul. For the veterans among your Smaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smaul lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Smaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smaul in 1967 was 60, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smaul 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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