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Smilor Family History

Smilor 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: Sailor, Milos, Milo, Smolar, Smiley, Smiles, Minor, Miler, Seiler

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Where is the Smilor family from?

You can see how Smilor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smilor family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smilor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smilor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smilor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Smilor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilor 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Smilor. 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 36 military records available for the last name Smilor. For the veterans among your Smilor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilor lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Smilor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smilor in 1976 was 82, and 80 in 2001.

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