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Smelins Family History

Smelins 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: Melis, Melin, Sheline, Meling, Selin, Salins, Sieling, Smolin

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Where is the Smelins family from?

You can see how Smelins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smelins families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Smelins family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelins's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Smelins families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Smelins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelins 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smelins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smelins. For the veterans among your Smelins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelins lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Smelins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smelins in 1981 was 75, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelins 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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