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Smullin Family History

Smullin 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: Smullen, Scullin, Mullin, Mullen, Smillie, Sellin, Mullis, Smull

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Where is the Smullin family from?

You can see how Smullin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smullin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smullin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Smullin families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smullin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Smullin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smullin 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 Smullin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smullin. 31% of Smullin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smullin women worked as a Trained Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smullin were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Shoe Repair
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Smullin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smullin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smullin 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Smullin. 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 294 military records available for the last name Smullin. For the veterans among your Smullin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smullin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smullin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smullin in 1964 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smullin 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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