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Smeallie Family History

Smeallie 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: Smillie, Sallie, Skellie, Melle, Selle, Mellis, Sellin, Small, Searle

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Where is the Smeallie family from?

You can see how Smeallie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeallie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smeallie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Smeallie families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Smeallie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smeallie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeallie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smeallie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secratary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smeallie. 100% of Smeallie men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Smeallie women worked as a Secratary. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secratary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Smeallie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeallie 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Smeallie. 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 Smeallie. For the veterans among your Smeallie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeallie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smeallie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Smeallie in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

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