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Smingler Family History

Smingler 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: Singler, Swingler, Shingler, Spingler, Slinger, Swingle, Klingler

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Where is the Smingler family from?

You can see how Smingler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smingler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smingler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Smingler family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Smingler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smingler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smingler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smingler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smingler. 100% of Smingler 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 110 census records available for the last name Smingler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smingler 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Smingler. 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 42 military records available for the last name Smingler. For the veterans among your Smingler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smingler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Smingler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smingler in 1965 was 58, and 87 in 1999.

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