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Smulders Family History

Smulders 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: Shoulders, Mulder, Saunders, Selders, Souders, Saulters, Childers

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Where is the Smulders family from?

You can see how Smulders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smulders family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Smulders families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Smulders families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smulders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smulders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smulders 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 Smulders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smulders. 100% of Smulders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Smulders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Smulders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulders 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Smulders. 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 45 military records available for the last name Smulders. For the veterans among your Smulders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smulders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smulders in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smulders 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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