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Smil Family History

Smil 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: Smail, Seil, Smid, Smit, Smirl, Shi, Ismail, Saul, Min, Smith

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Where is the Smil family from?

You can see how Smil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Smil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Smil families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smil's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Smil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Smil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smil 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Smil. 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 642 military records available for the last name Smil. For the veterans among your Smil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smil lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Smil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smil in 1979 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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