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Smilgis Family History

Smilgis 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: Millis, Smillie, Smiles, Smilie, Silvis, Miles, Melis, Solis, Milos

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Where is the Smilgis family from?

You can see how Smilgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilgis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smilgis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smilgis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Smilgis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilgis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smilgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hat Band Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smilgis. 100% of Smilgis women worked as a Hat Band Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hat Band Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Smilgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilgis 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Smilgis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Smilgis. For the veterans among your Smilgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilgis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Smilgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Smilgis in 1966 was 84, and 67 in 2003.

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