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Smolt Family History

Smolt 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, Smoot, Molt, Stolt, Solt, Mole, Mort, Sol, Most, Mont

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Where is the Smolt family from?

You can see how Smolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smolt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Smolt family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Smolt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolt 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 168 census records available for the last name Smolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Smolt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Smolt. For the veterans among your Smolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Smolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smolt in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolt 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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