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Smullan Family History

Smullan 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: Smullen, Mullan, Mullen, Millan, Sultan, Sulla, Smallman, Smull

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Where is the Smullan family from?

You can see how Smullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smullan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Smullan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Smullan families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Smullan's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Smullan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smullan 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 99 census records available for the last name Smullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smullan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Smullan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smullan. For the veterans among your Smullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smullan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Smullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Smullan in 1963 was 93, and 73 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smullan 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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