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Smolken Family History

Smolken 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: Smolen, Smollen, Stolen, Molen, Morken, Smoley, Smolka, Stoken

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Where is the Smolken family from?

You can see how Smolken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smolken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Smolken families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Smolken families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Smolken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolken 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Smolken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smolken. For the veterans among your Smolken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolken lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Smolken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smolken in 1993 was 81, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smolken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolken 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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