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Smulling Family History

Smulling 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: Smalling, Stelling, Melling, Shilling, Salling, Skilling, Smullen

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Where is the Smulling family from?

You can see how Smulling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smulling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smulling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Smulling families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smulling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smulling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smulling 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 364 census records available for the last name Smulling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulling 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Smulling. 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 Smulling. For the veterans among your Smulling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulling lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Smulling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smulling in 1952 was 48, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smulling 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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