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Smuland Family History

Smuland 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: Umland, Maland, Selland, Soland, Miland, Meland, Moland, Bruland

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smuland ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Smuland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuland 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Smuland. 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 75 military records available for the last name Smuland. For the veterans among your Smuland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smuland lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Smuland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smuland in 1979 was 83, and 60 in 2004.

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