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Smelick Family History

Smelick 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: Melick, Schlick, Senick, Sellick, Malick, Smolik, Sherick, Mulick

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Where is the Smelick family from?

You can see how Smelick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Smelick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smelick family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Smelick's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Smelick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelick 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 40 census records available for the last name Smelick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smelick. 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 military records available for the last name Smelick. For the veterans among your Smelick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelick lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Smelick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smelick in 1995 was 87, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smelick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelick 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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