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Smukler Family History

Smukler 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: Seckler, Muckler, Stuhler, Spuhler, Shuler, Sudler, Smoker, Smullen

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Where is the Smukler family from?

You can see how Smukler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smukler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Smukler families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Smukler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smukler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smukler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smukler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smukler. 34% of Smukler men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Smukler women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Owner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Smukler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smukler 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Smukler. 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 78 military records available for the last name Smukler. For the veterans among your Smukler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smukler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Smukler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smukler in 1959 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

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