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Smullen Family History

Smullen Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Smolláin ‘descendant of Smollán’ a personal name of uncertain origin.

The name may be a variant of Ó Spealáin (see Spillane).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smullen family from?

You can see how Smullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Smullen families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Smullen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smullen families in 1891.
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What did your Smullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smullen. 100% of Smullen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 791 immigration records available for the last name Smullen. 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 Smullen. For the veterans among your Smullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smullen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Smullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smullen in 1959 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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