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Smelas Family History

Smelas Surname 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: Melis, Smead, Salas, Milas, Smola, Selan, Silas, Meas, Smolar, Mells

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Where is the Smelas family from?

You can see how Smelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smelas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Smelas family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelas's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Smelas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Smelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelas 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 Smelas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smelas. For the veterans among your Smelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Smelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smelas in 1960 was 48, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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