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Smalkin Family History

Smalkin Name 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: Malkin, Salkin, Malin, Makin, Malmin, Markin, Mackin, Galkin, Slatkin

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Where is the Smalkin family from?

You can see how Smalkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smalkin families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smalkin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Smalkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smalkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smalkin. 100% of Smalkin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Smalkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalkin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Smalkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Smalkin. For the veterans among your Smalkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalkin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Smalkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smalkin in 1958 was 53, and 78 in 2000.

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