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Smiller Family History

Smiller 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: Miller, Spiller, Siller, Stiller, Shiller, Smoller, Seller, Millet

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Where is the Smiller family from?

You can see how Smiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiller family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smiller families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Smiller families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smiller's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Smiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smiller ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Smiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiller 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Smiller. 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 71 military records available for the last name Smiller. For the veterans among your Smiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiller lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Smiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Smiller in 1973 was 71, and 61 in 2002.

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