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Smollins Family History

Smollins 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: Collins, Dollins, Smolin, Mullins, Pollins, Smalling, Stollings

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Where is the Smollins family from?

You can see how Smollins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smollins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smollins families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smollins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smollins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smollins 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 52 census records available for the last name Smollins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smollins 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Smollins. 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 14 military records available for the last name Smollins. For the veterans among your Smollins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smollins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Smollins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smollins in 1965 was 56, and 88 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smollins 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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