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Smulow Family History

Smulow 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: Smull, Solow, Sudlow, Sukow, Bulow, Salow, Kulow, Saslow, Mule, Saul

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Where is the Smulow family from?

You can see how Smulow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smulow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smulow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smulow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smulow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smulow 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 57 census records available for the last name Smulow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulow 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Smulow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Smulow. For the veterans among your Smulow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Smulow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smulow in 1958 was 40, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smulow 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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