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Smolia Family History

Smolia 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: Smola, Smolka, Smolin, Smolik, Melia, Solis, Molla, Mola, Molin, Sola

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Where is the Smolia family from?

You can see how Smolia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smolia family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smolia's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Smolia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolia 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 21 census records available for the last name Smolia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolia 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smolia. 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 1 military records available for the last name Smolia. For the veterans among your Smolia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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