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Smolderen Family History

Smolderen 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: Molder, Smolen, Mollere, Smoller, Smolarek, Molden, Smollen, Mildren

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Smolderen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolderen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Smolderen. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Smolderen. For the veterans among your Smolderen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolderen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Smolderen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smolderen in 1962 was 85, and 87 in 1990.

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