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Smelley Name Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Smellie a variant of Smillie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Melley, Selley, Smiley, Kelley, Stilley, Pelley, Seller, Seley

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Where is the Smelley family from?

You can see how Smelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smelley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Smelley families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Smelley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Smelley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smelley. 100% of Smelley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Smelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelley 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Smelley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Smelley. For the veterans among your Smelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Smelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smelley in 1941 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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