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Smila Family History

Smila 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: Smola, Sala, Smith, Mill, Vila, Scala, Mira, Mula, Shima, Still

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Where is the Smila family from?

You can see how Smila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smila family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Smila family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Smila's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Smila families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Coil Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smila. 100% of Smila men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Smila women worked as a Coil 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coil Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Smila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smila 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Smila. 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 41 military records available for the last name Smila. For the veterans among your Smila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smila lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Smila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Smila in 1962 was 96, and 73 in 1997.

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