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Smolkin Family History

Smolkin 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: Smolin, Molin, Malkin, Salkin, Slotkin, Sonkin, Smolen, Smolka, Solin

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Where is the Smolkin family from?

You can see how Smolkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smolkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smolkin family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smolkin's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Smolkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smolkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smolkin. 100% of Smolkin men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Smolkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Smolkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolkin 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Smolkin. 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 50 military records available for the last name Smolkin. For the veterans among your Smolkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Smolkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smolkin in 1964 was 55, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smolkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolkin 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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