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Smulyan Family History

Smulyan 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: Sultan, Smullen, Munyan, Shulman, Mullan, Mullen, Mula, Sturman

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Where is the Smulyan family from?

You can see how Smulyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smulyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smulyan family living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Smulyan's in USA. Indiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Smulyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smulyan 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 Smulyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smulyan. 72% of Smulyan men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    72%
  • Owner
    29%

What Smulyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Smulyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smulyan 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Smulyan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Smulyan. For the veterans among your Smulyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smulyan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Smulyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smulyan in 1962 was 56, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smulyan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smulyan 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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