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Smolens Family History

Smolens 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: Smolen, Stolen, Molen, Smolenski, Smiles, Smoley, Moles, Smolin

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Where is the Smolens family from?

You can see how Smolens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Smolens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Smolens family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolens's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Smolens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolens 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 Smolens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smolens. 100% of Smolens men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Smolens women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Smolens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Smolens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolens 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Smolens. 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 106 military records available for the last name Smolens. For the veterans among your Smolens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Smolens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smolens in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolens 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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