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Smoly Family History

Smoly 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: Smola, Smoley, Smyly, Mole, Sol, Sully, Moy, Moll, Maly, Mola

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Where is the Smoly family from?

You can see how Smoly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smoly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Smoly families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Smoly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smoly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smoly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tooldie Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smoly. 100% of Smoly men worked as a Tooldie Maker. .

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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

  • Tooldie Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Smoly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoly 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Smoly. 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 24 military records available for the last name Smoly. For the veterans among your Smoly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Smoly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smoly in 1964 was 77, and 101 in 2001.

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